February 1974 general election · South West
St Ives: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won St Ives at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 5,425. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,42513.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.4%40,563 valid votes
- Electorate
- 51,092
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 18,290 | 45.1% | |
| Liberal | 12,865 | 31.7% | |
| Labour | 9,231 | 22.8% | |
| Others | 177 | 0.4% | |
| Valid votes | 40,563 | ||
| Majority | 5,425 | 13.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won St Ives at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 18,290 votes (45.1%).
What was the majority in St Ives in February 1974?
5,425 votes (13.4% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in St Ives in February 1974?
79.4% of the 51,092 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,563 votes).
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