February 1974 general election · South East
Hastings: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Hastings at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 7,083. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,08315.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.1%44,757 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,612
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,075 | 44.9% | |
| Labour | 12,992 | 29.0% | |
| Liberal | 11,690 | 26.1% | |
| Valid votes | 44,757 | ||
| Majority | 7,083 | 15.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Hastings at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,075 votes (44.9%).
What was the majority in Hastings in February 1974?
7,083 votes (15.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Hastings in February 1974?
79.1% of the 56,612 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,757 votes).
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