February 1974 general election · East of England
Hertfordshire South West: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Hertfordshire South West at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 8,098. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,09812.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.8%63,015 valid votes
- Electorate
- 75,216
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,563 | 42.2% | |
| Labour | 18,465 | 29.3% | |
| Liberal | 17,987 | 28.5% | |
| Valid votes | 63,015 | ||
| Majority | 8,098 | 12.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Hertfordshire South West at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,563 votes (42.2%).
What was the majority in Hertfordshire South West in February 1974?
8,098 votes (12.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Hertfordshire South West in February 1974?
83.8% of the 75,216 registered electors cast a valid vote (63,015 votes).
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