February 1974 general election · South West
Dorset South: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Dorset South at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 8,615. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,61515.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.2%57,391 valid votes
- Electorate
- 69,823
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,933 | 46.9% | |
| Labour | 18,318 | 31.9% | |
| Liberal | 12,140 | 21.2% | |
| Valid votes | 57,391 | ||
| Majority | 8,615 | 15.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Dorset South at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,933 votes (46.9%).
What was the majority in Dorset South in February 1974?
8,615 votes (15.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Dorset South in February 1974?
82.2% of the 69,823 registered electors cast a valid vote (57,391 votes).
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