February 1974 general election · South East
New Forest: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won New Forest at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 11,382. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 11,38218.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.7%62,489 valid votes
- Electorate
- 77,432
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 30,567 | 48.9% | |
| Liberal | 19,185 | 30.7% | |
| Labour | 12,737 | 20.4% | |
| Valid votes | 62,489 | ||
| Majority | 11,382 | 18.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won New Forest at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 30,567 votes (48.9%).
What was the majority in New Forest in February 1974?
11,382 votes (18.2% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in New Forest in February 1974?
80.7% of the 77,432 registered electors cast a valid vote (62,489 votes).
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