February 1974 general election · South East
Rochester and Chatham: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Rochester and Chatham at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 843. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8431.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.3%62,754 valid votes
- Electorate
- 79,106
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,326 | 38.8% | |
| Labour | 23,483 | 37.4% | |
| Liberal | 14,945 | 23.8% | |
| Valid votes | 62,754 | ||
| Majority | 843 | 1.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Rochester and Chatham at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,326 votes (38.8%).
What was the majority in Rochester and Chatham in February 1974?
843 votes (1.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Rochester and Chatham in February 1974?
79.3% of the 79,106 registered electors cast a valid vote (62,754 votes).
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