February 1974 general election · South East
Reading South: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Reading South at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 5,359. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,3599.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.0%55,469 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,500
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,735 | 42.8% | |
| Liberal | 18,376 | 33.1% | |
| Labour | 13,358 | 24.1% | |
| Valid votes | 55,469 | ||
| Majority | 5,359 | 9.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Reading South at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,735 votes (42.8%).
What was the majority in Reading South in February 1974?
5,359 votes (9.7% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Reading South in February 1974?
81.0% of the 68,500 registered electors cast a valid vote (55,469 votes).
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