February 1974 general election · South East
Lewes: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Lewes at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 14,257. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 14,25724.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.3%57,464 valid votes
- Electorate
- 71,560
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 30,423 | 52.9% | |
| Liberal | 16,166 | 28.1% | |
| Labour | 10,875 | 18.9% | |
| Valid votes | 57,464 | ||
| Majority | 14,257 | 24.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Lewes at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 30,423 votes (52.9%).
What was the majority in Lewes in February 1974?
14,257 votes (24.8% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Lewes in February 1974?
80.3% of the 71,560 registered electors cast a valid vote (57,464 votes).
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