February 1974 general election · East Midlands
Melton: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Melton at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 12,749. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,74918.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.5%67,957 valid votes
- Electorate
- 81,357
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 32,239 | 47.4% | |
| Liberal | 19,490 | 28.7% | |
| Labour | 16,228 | 23.9% | |
| Valid votes | 67,957 | ||
| Majority | 12,749 | 18.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Melton at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 32,239 votes (47.4%).
What was the majority in Melton in February 1974?
12,749 votes (18.8% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Melton in February 1974?
83.5% of the 81,357 registered electors cast a valid vote (67,957 votes).
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