February 1974 general election · East of England
Watford: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Watford at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 2,795. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,7956.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 84.0%46,659 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,541
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 18,884 | 40.5% | |
| Conservative | 16,089 | 34.5% | |
| Liberal | 11,035 | 23.7% | |
| Others | 651 | 1.4% | |
| Valid votes | 46,659 | ||
| Majority | 2,795 | 6.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Watford at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 18,884 votes (40.5%).
What was the majority in Watford in February 1974?
2,795 votes (6.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Watford in February 1974?
84.0% of the 55,541 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,659 votes).
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