February 1974 general election · South East
Eastleigh: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Eastleigh at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 10,110. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,11015.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 85.3%64,092 valid votes
- Electorate
- 75,115
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,512 | 44.5% | |
| Labour | 18,402 | 28.7% | |
| Liberal | 17,178 | 26.8% | |
| Valid votes | 64,092 | ||
| Majority | 10,110 | 15.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Eastleigh at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 28,512 votes (44.5%).
What was the majority in Eastleigh in February 1974?
10,110 votes (15.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Eastleigh in February 1974?
85.3% of the 75,115 registered electors cast a valid vote (64,092 votes).
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