February 1974 general election · South East
Reading North: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Reading North at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 2,369. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,3694.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.3%50,736 valid votes
- Electorate
- 63,943
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 19,984 | 39.4% | |
| Labour | 17,615 | 34.7% | |
| Liberal | 13,137 | 25.9% | |
| Valid votes | 50,736 | ||
| Majority | 2,369 | 4.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Reading North at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 19,984 votes (39.4%).
What was the majority in Reading North in February 1974?
2,369 votes (4.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Reading North in February 1974?
79.3% of the 63,943 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,736 votes).
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