October 1974 general election · South East
Isle of Wight: October 1974 general election result
The Liberals won Isle of Wight at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 2,040. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LiberalLiberal
- Majority
- 2,0403.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.8%65,916 valid votes
- Electorate
- 85,877
- Result
- Lib hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Won | 29,697 | 45.1% | −5.2 | |
| Conservative | 27,657 | 42.0% | +3.0 | |
| Labour | 8,562 | 13.0% | +2.2 | |
| Valid votes | 65,916 | |||
| Majority | 2,040 | 3.1% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Isle of Wight at the October 1974 general election?
The Liberal candidate won with 29,697 votes (45.1%). Result: Lib hold.
What was the majority in Isle of Wight in October 1974?
2,040 votes (3.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Isle of Wight in October 1974?
76.8% of the 85,877 registered electors cast a valid vote (65,916 votes).
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