October 1974 general election · East Midlands
Holland With Boston: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Holland With Boston at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 8,684. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,68415.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.2%58,082 valid votes
- Electorate
- 80,435
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,145 | 48.5% | +0.9 | |
| Labour | 19,461 | 33.5% | +5.2 | |
| Liberal | 10,476 | 18.0% | −6.1 | |
| Valid votes | 58,082 | |||
| Majority | 8,684 | 15.0% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Holland With Boston at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 28,145 votes (48.5%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Holland With Boston in October 1974?
8,684 votes (15.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Holland With Boston in October 1974?
72.2% of the 80,435 registered electors cast a valid vote (58,082 votes).
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