October 1974 general election · East of England
Basildon: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Basildon at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 10,551. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 10,55115.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.8%67,460 valid votes
- Electorate
- 91,387
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 32,298 | 47.9% | +2.7 | |
| Conservative | 21,747 | 32.2% | +1.4 | |
| Liberal | 12,816 | 19.0% | −5.0 | |
| Others | 599 | 0.9% | +0.9 | |
| Valid votes | 67,460 | |||
| Majority | 10,551 | 15.6% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Basildon at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 32,298 votes (47.9%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Basildon in October 1974?
10,551 votes (15.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Basildon in October 1974?
73.8% of the 91,387 registered electors cast a valid vote (67,460 votes).
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