February 1974 general election · East Midlands
Louth: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Louth at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 9,718. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9,71817.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.7%55,746 valid votes
- Electorate
- 69,949
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,158 | 45.1% | |
| Liberal | 15,440 | 27.7% | |
| Labour | 15,148 | 27.2% | |
| Valid votes | 55,746 | ||
| Majority | 9,718 | 17.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Louth at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,158 votes (45.1%).
What was the majority in Louth in February 1974?
9,718 votes (17.4% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Louth in February 1974?
79.7% of the 69,949 registered electors cast a valid vote (55,746 votes).
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