February 1974 general election · East of England
Saffron Walden: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Saffron Walden at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 7,545. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,54514.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.4%51,619 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,890
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,013 | 44.6% | |
| Liberal | 15,468 | 30.0% | |
| Labour | 13,138 | 25.5% | |
| Valid votes | 51,619 | ||
| Majority | 7,545 | 14.6% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Saffron Walden at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,013 votes (44.6%).
What was the majority in Saffron Walden in February 1974?
7,545 votes (14.6% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Saffron Walden in February 1974?
83.4% of the 61,890 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,619 votes).
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