February 1974 general election · South East
Rye: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Rye at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 16,135. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 16,13527.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.8%58,014 valid votes
- Electorate
- 71,822
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 33,591 | 57.9% | |
| Liberal | 17,456 | 30.1% | |
| Labour | 6,967 | 12.0% | |
| Valid votes | 58,014 | ||
| Majority | 16,135 | 27.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Rye at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 33,591 votes (57.9%).
What was the majority in Rye in February 1974?
16,135 votes (27.8% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Rye in February 1974?
80.8% of the 71,822 registered electors cast a valid vote (58,014 votes).
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