October 1974 general election · South East
Dover: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Dover at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 2,294. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,2943.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.7%58,767 valid votes
- Electorate
- 74,686
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,647 | 43.6% | |
| Labour | 23,353 | 39.7% | |
| Liberal | 9,767 | 16.6% | |
| Valid votes | 58,767 | ||
| Majority | 2,294 | 3.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Dover at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,647 votes (43.6%).
What was the majority in Dover in October 1974?
2,294 votes (3.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Dover in October 1974?
78.7% of the 74,686 registered electors cast a valid vote (58,767 votes).
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