February 1974 general election · East of England
Thurrock: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Thurrock at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 18,518. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 18,51826.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.4%69,450 valid votes
- Electorate
- 88,574
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 36,217 | 52.2% | |
| Conservative | 17,699 | 25.5% | |
| Liberal | 15,534 | 22.4% | |
| Valid votes | 69,450 | ||
| Majority | 18,518 | 26.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Thurrock at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 36,217 votes (52.2%).
What was the majority in Thurrock in February 1974?
18,518 votes (26.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Thurrock in February 1974?
78.4% of the 88,574 registered electors cast a valid vote (69,450 votes).
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