October 1974 general election · South East
Chesham and Amersham: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Chesham and Amersham at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 10,987. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,98722.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.1%49,494 valid votes
- Electorate
- 63,367
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,078 | 50.7% | 0 | |
| Liberal | 14,091 | 28.5% | −2.7 | |
| Labour | 10,325 | 20.9% | +2.7 | |
| Valid votes | 49,494 | |||
| Majority | 10,987 | 22.2% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Chesham and Amersham at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,078 votes (50.7%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Chesham and Amersham in October 1974?
10,987 votes (22.2% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Chesham and Amersham in October 1974?
78.1% of the 63,367 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,494 votes).
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