February 1974 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Ripon: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Ripon at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 4,335. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,33510.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 85.4%42,468 valid votes
- Electorate
- 49,740
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,080 | 49.6% | |
| Liberal | 16,745 | 39.4% | |
| Labour | 4,643 | 10.9% | |
| Valid votes | 42,468 | ||
| Majority | 4,335 | 10.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Ripon at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,080 votes (49.6%).
What was the majority in Ripon in February 1974?
4,335 votes (10.2% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Ripon in February 1974?
85.4% of the 49,740 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,468 votes).
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