October 1974 general election · South East
Folkestone and Hythe: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Folkestone and Hythe at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 8,442. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,44218.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.0%45,322 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,701
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,930 | 46.2% | −0.9 | |
| Liberal | 12,488 | 27.6% | −2.4 | |
| Labour | 11,639 | 25.7% | +2.7 | |
| Others | 265 | 0.6% | +0.6 | |
| Valid votes | 45,322 | |||
| Majority | 8,442 | 18.6% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Folkestone and Hythe at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,930 votes (46.2%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Folkestone and Hythe in October 1974?
8,442 votes (18.6% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Folkestone and Hythe in October 1974?
70.0% of the 64,701 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,322 votes).
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