February 1974 general election · East of England
Harwich: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Harwich at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 12,463. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,46317.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.7%71,138 valid votes
- Electorate
- 88,125
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 32,452 | 45.6% | |
| Liberal | 19,989 | 28.1% | |
| Labour | 18,697 | 26.3% | |
| Valid votes | 71,138 | ||
| Majority | 12,463 | 17.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Harwich at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 32,452 votes (45.6%).
What was the majority in Harwich in February 1974?
12,463 votes (17.5% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Harwich in February 1974?
80.7% of the 88,125 registered electors cast a valid vote (71,138 votes).
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