February 1974 general election · East of England
Peterborough: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Peterborough at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 22. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 220.04% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.3%51,456 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,507
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,353 | 39.6% | |
| Labour | 20,331 | 39.5% | |
| Liberal | 10,772 | 20.9% | |
| Valid votes | 51,456 | ||
| Majority | 22 | 0.04% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Peterborough at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,353 votes (39.6%).
What was the majority in Peterborough in February 1974?
22 votes (0.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Peterborough in February 1974?
82.3% of the 62,507 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,456 votes).
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