February 1974 general election · South East
Southampton Test: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Southampton Test at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 1,403. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,4032.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.2%58,081 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,323
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,742 | 40.9% | |
| Labour | 22,339 | 38.5% | |
| Liberal | 12,000 | 20.7% | |
| Valid votes | 58,081 | ||
| Majority | 1,403 | 2.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Southampton Test at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,742 votes (40.9%).
What was the majority in Southampton Test in February 1974?
1,403 votes (2.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Southampton Test in February 1974?
79.2% of the 73,323 registered electors cast a valid vote (58,081 votes).
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