October 1974 general election · East of England
Hertfordshire South: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Hertfordshire South at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 2,228. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,2284.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.1%49,201 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,648
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,018 | 42.7% | +2.5 | |
| Labour | 18,790 | 38.2% | +3.8 | |
| Liberal | 9,393 | 19.1% | −6.3 | |
| Valid votes | 49,201 | |||
| Majority | 2,228 | 4.5% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Hertfordshire South at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,018 votes (42.7%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Hertfordshire South in October 1974?
2,228 votes (4.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Hertfordshire South in October 1974?
76.1% of the 64,648 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,201 votes).
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