October 1974 general election · South West
Dorset West: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Dorset West at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 8,685. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,68520.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.9%41,699 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,556
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,517 | 49.2% | +0.2 | |
| Liberal | 11,832 | 28.4% | −3.8 | |
| Labour | 9,350 | 22.4% | +3.6 | |
| Valid votes | 41,699 | |||
| Majority | 8,685 | 20.8% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Dorset West at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,517 votes (49.2%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Dorset West in October 1974?
8,685 votes (20.8% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Dorset West in October 1974?
77.9% of the 53,556 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,699 votes).
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