February 1974 general election · South West
Honiton: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Honiton at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 14,123. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 14,12323.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.0%59,526 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,606
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 32,429 | 54.5% | |
| Liberal | 18,306 | 30.8% | |
| Labour | 8,791 | 14.8% | |
| Valid votes | 59,526 | ||
| Majority | 14,123 | 23.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Honiton at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 32,429 votes (54.5%).
What was the majority in Honiton in February 1974?
14,123 votes (23.7% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Honiton in February 1974?
82.0% of the 72,606 registered electors cast a valid vote (59,526 votes).
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