February 1974 general election · East Midlands
Harborough: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Harborough at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 12,473. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,47322.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 84.4%55,054 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,223
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,974 | 50.8% | |
| Liberal | 15,501 | 28.2% | |
| Labour | 11,579 | 21.0% | |
| Valid votes | 55,054 | ||
| Majority | 12,473 | 22.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Harborough at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,974 votes (50.8%).
What was the majority in Harborough in February 1974?
12,473 votes (22.7% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Harborough in February 1974?
84.4% of the 65,223 registered electors cast a valid vote (55,054 votes).
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