February 1974 general election · South East
Isle of Wight: February 1974 general election result
The Liberals won Isle of Wight at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 7,766. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LiberalLiberal
- Majority
- 7,76611.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.4%69,345 valid votes
- Electorate
- 85,208
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Won | 34,808 | 50.2% | |
| Conservative | 27,042 | 39.0% | |
| Labour | 7,495 | 10.8% | |
| Valid votes | 69,345 | ||
| Majority | 7,766 | 11.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Isle of Wight at the February 1974 general election?
The Liberal candidate won with 34,808 votes (50.2%).
What was the majority in Isle of Wight in February 1974?
7,766 votes (11.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Isle of Wight in February 1974?
81.4% of the 85,208 registered electors cast a valid vote (69,345 votes).
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