February 1974 general election · South West
Salisbury: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Salisbury at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 6,217. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,21712.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.0%49,744 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,215
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,753 | 45.7% | |
| Liberal | 16,536 | 33.2% | |
| Labour | 10,455 | 21.0% | |
| Valid votes | 49,744 | ||
| Majority | 6,217 | 12.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Salisbury at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,753 votes (45.7%).
What was the majority in Salisbury in February 1974?
6,217 votes (12.5% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Salisbury in February 1974?
80.0% of the 62,215 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,744 votes).
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