February 1974 general election · South East
Thanet West: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Thanet West at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 7,660. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,66022.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.1%34,069 valid votes
- Electorate
- 43,630
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 16,880 | 49.6% | |
| Liberal | 9,220 | 27.1% | |
| Labour | 7,969 | 23.4% | |
| Valid votes | 34,069 | ||
| Majority | 7,660 | 22.5% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Thanet West at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 16,880 votes (49.6%).
What was the majority in Thanet West in February 1974?
7,660 votes (22.5% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Thanet West in February 1974?
78.1% of the 43,630 registered electors cast a valid vote (34,069 votes).
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