October 1974 general election · London
Croydon South: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Croydon South at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 14,189. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 14,18931.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.9%44,420 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,072
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,703 | 57.9% | −1.2 | |
| Liberal | 11,514 | 25.9% | −0.8 | |
| Labour | 7,203 | 16.2% | +2.0 | |
| Valid votes | 44,420 | |||
| Majority | 14,189 | 31.9% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Croydon South at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,703 votes (57.9%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Croydon South in October 1974?
14,189 votes (31.9% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Croydon South in October 1974?
73.9% of the 60,072 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,420 votes).
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