February 1974 general election · South East
Portsmouth South: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Portsmouth South at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 10,982. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,98220.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.9%53,367 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,345
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,824 | 50.3% | |
| Labour | 15,842 | 29.7% | |
| Liberal | 10,307 | 19.3% | |
| Others | 394 | 0.7% | |
| Valid votes | 53,367 | ||
| Majority | 10,982 | 20.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Portsmouth South at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,824 votes (50.3%).
What was the majority in Portsmouth South in February 1974?
10,982 votes (20.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Portsmouth South in February 1974?
75.9% of the 70,345 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,367 votes).
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