February 1974 general election · South East
Newbury: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Newbury at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 1,201. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,2012.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.8%58,074 valid votes
- Electorate
- 71,842
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,620 | 42.4% | |
| Liberal | 23,419 | 40.3% | |
| Labour | 10,035 | 17.3% | |
| Valid votes | 58,074 | ||
| Majority | 1,201 | 2.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Newbury at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,620 votes (42.4%).
What was the majority in Newbury in February 1974?
1,201 votes (2.1% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Newbury in February 1974?
80.8% of the 71,842 registered electors cast a valid vote (58,074 votes).
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