February 1974 general election · South East
East Grinstead: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won East Grinstead at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 8,577. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,57719.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.5%44,908 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,100
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,928 | 53.3% | |
| Liberal | 15,351 | 34.2% | |
| Labour | 5,629 | 12.5% | |
| Valid votes | 44,908 | ||
| Majority | 8,577 | 19.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won East Grinstead at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,928 votes (53.3%).
What was the majority in East Grinstead in February 1974?
8,577 votes (19.1% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in East Grinstead in February 1974?
81.5% of the 55,100 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,908 votes).
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