October 1974 general election · South West
Dorset North: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Dorset North at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 8,541. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,54115.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.2%56,486 valid votes
- Electorate
- 71,308
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,891 | 51.2% | +0.4 | |
| Liberal | 20,350 | 36.0% | −3.2 | |
| Labour | 7,245 | 12.8% | +2.7 | |
| Valid votes | 56,486 | |||
| Majority | 8,541 | 15.1% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Dorset North at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 28,891 votes (51.2%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Dorset North in October 1974?
8,541 votes (15.1% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Dorset North in October 1974?
79.2% of the 71,308 registered electors cast a valid vote (56,486 votes).
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