February 1974 general election · South East
Southampton Itchen: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Southampton Itchen at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 5,590. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 5,5908.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.2%62,697 valid votes
- Electorate
- 81,212
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,557 | 44.0% | |
| Conservative | 21,967 | 35.0% | |
| Liberal | 13,173 | 21.0% | |
| Valid votes | 62,697 | ||
| Majority | 5,590 | 8.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Southampton Itchen at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,557 votes (44.0%).
What was the majority in Southampton Itchen in February 1974?
5,590 votes (8.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Southampton Itchen in February 1974?
77.2% of the 81,212 registered electors cast a valid vote (62,697 votes).
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