October 1974 general election · South East
Guildford: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Guildford at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 10,904. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,90421.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.9%51,951 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,283
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,564 | 49.2% | +0.3 | |
| Liberal | 14,660 | 28.2% | −3.5 | |
| Labour | 11,727 | 22.6% | +3.2 | |
| Valid votes | 51,951 | |||
| Majority | 10,904 | 21.0% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Guildford at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,564 votes (49.2%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Guildford in October 1974?
10,904 votes (21.0% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Guildford in October 1974?
71.9% of the 72,283 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,951 votes).
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