October 1974 general election · East of England
East Hertfordshire: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won East Hertfordshire at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 8,335. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,33512.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.1%65,779 valid votes
- Electorate
- 88,824
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 29,334 | 44.6% | |
| Labour | 20,999 | 31.9% | |
| Liberal | 15,446 | 23.5% | |
| Valid votes | 65,779 | ||
| Majority | 8,335 | 12.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won East Hertfordshire at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 29,334 votes (44.6%).
What was the majority in East Hertfordshire in October 1974?
8,335 votes (12.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in East Hertfordshire in October 1974?
74.1% of the 88,824 registered electors cast a valid vote (65,779 votes).
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