February 1974 general election · South East
Thanet East: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Thanet East at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 6,597. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,59717.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.5%38,288 valid votes
- Electorate
- 47,546
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 17,944 | 46.9% | |
| Labour | 11,347 | 29.6% | |
| Liberal | 8,997 | 23.5% | |
| Valid votes | 38,288 | ||
| Majority | 6,597 | 17.2% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Thanet East at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 17,944 votes (46.9%).
What was the majority in Thanet East in February 1974?
6,597 votes (17.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Thanet East in February 1974?
80.5% of the 47,546 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,288 votes).
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