October 1974 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Harrogate: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Harrogate at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 13,314. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 13,31429.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.5%45,648 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,743
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,583 | 53.9% | +0.3 | |
| Liberal | 11,269 | 24.7% | −5.9 | |
| Labour | 8,047 | 17.6% | +5.8 | |
| Others | 1,749 | 3.8% | −0.2 | |
| Valid votes | 45,648 | |||
| Majority | 13,314 | 29.2% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Harrogate at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,583 votes (53.9%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Harrogate in October 1974?
13,314 votes (29.2% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Harrogate in October 1974?
70.5% of the 64,743 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,648 votes).
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