October 1974 general election · South East
Horsham: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Horsham at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 3,699. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3,6995.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.1%70,984 valid votes
- Electorate
- 90,913
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 29,867 | 42.1% | |
| Labour | 26,168 | 36.9% | |
| Liberal | 13,848 | 19.5% | |
| Others | 1,101 | 1.6% | |
| Valid votes | 70,984 | ||
| Majority | 3,699 | 5.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Horsham at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 29,867 votes (42.1%).
What was the majority in Horsham in October 1974?
3,699 votes (5.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Horsham in October 1974?
78.1% of the 90,913 registered electors cast a valid vote (70,984 votes).
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