February 1974 general election · South East
Folkestone and Hythe: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Folkestone and Hythe at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 8,510. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,51017.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.3%49,702 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,287
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,400 | 47.1% | |
| Liberal | 14,890 | 30.0% | |
| Labour | 11,412 | 23.0% | |
| Valid votes | 49,702 | ||
| Majority | 8,510 | 17.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Folkestone and Hythe at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,400 votes (47.1%).
What was the majority in Folkestone and Hythe in February 1974?
8,510 votes (17.1% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Folkestone and Hythe in February 1974?
77.3% of the 64,287 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,702 votes).
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