February 1974 general election · South East
Faversham: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Faversham at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 5,407. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,4078.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.6%62,303 valid votes
- Electorate
- 75,416
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,316 | 42.2% | |
| Labour | 20,909 | 33.6% | |
| Liberal | 14,927 | 24.0% | |
| Others | 151 | 0.2% | |
| Valid votes | 62,303 | ||
| Majority | 5,407 | 8.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Faversham at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,316 votes (42.2%).
What was the majority in Faversham in February 1974?
5,407 votes (8.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Faversham in February 1974?
82.6% of the 75,416 registered electors cast a valid vote (62,303 votes).
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