February 1974 general election · London
Orpington: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Orpington at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 3,664. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3,6646.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 86.1%55,958 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,967
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,435 | 47.2% | |
| Liberal | 22,771 | 40.7% | |
| Labour | 6,752 | 12.1% | |
| Valid votes | 55,958 | ||
| Majority | 3,664 | 6.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Orpington at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,435 votes (47.2%).
What was the majority in Orpington in February 1974?
3,664 votes (6.6% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Orpington in February 1974?
86.1% of the 64,967 registered electors cast a valid vote (55,958 votes).
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