February 1974 general election · East of England
Maldon: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Maldon at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 7,222. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,22214.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.2%50,322 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,248
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,088 | 43.9% | |
| Liberal | 14,866 | 29.5% | |
| Labour | 13,368 | 26.6% | |
| Valid votes | 50,322 | ||
| Majority | 7,222 | 14.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Maldon at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,088 votes (43.9%).
What was the majority in Maldon in February 1974?
7,222 votes (14.4% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Maldon in February 1974?
82.2% of the 61,248 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,322 votes).
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