February 1974 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Thirsk and Malton: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Thirsk and Malton at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 14,408. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 14,40827.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.5%51,607 valid votes
- Electorate
- 63,349
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,580 | 53.4% | |
| Liberal | 13,172 | 25.5% | |
| Labour | 10,855 | 21.0% | |
| Valid votes | 51,607 | ||
| Majority | 14,408 | 27.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Thirsk and Malton at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,580 votes (53.4%).
What was the majority in Thirsk and Malton in February 1974?
14,408 votes (27.9% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Thirsk and Malton in February 1974?
81.5% of the 63,349 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,607 votes).
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