February 1974 general election · South West
Poole: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Poole at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 10,068. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,06814.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.9%67,678 valid votes
- Electorate
- 82,654
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 31,156 | 46.0% | |
| Liberal | 21,088 | 31.2% | |
| Labour | 15,434 | 22.8% | |
| Valid votes | 67,678 | ||
| Majority | 10,068 | 14.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Poole at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 31,156 votes (46.0%).
What was the majority in Poole in February 1974?
10,068 votes (14.9% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Poole in February 1974?
81.9% of the 82,654 registered electors cast a valid vote (67,678 votes).
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