October 1974 general election · London
Kingston upon Thames: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Kingston upon Thames at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 8,414. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,41419.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.8%42,526 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,238
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,680 | 48.6% | +0.1 | |
| Labour | 12,266 | 28.8% | +4.8 | |
| Liberal | 9,580 | 22.5% | −4.3 | |
| Valid votes | 42,526 | |||
| Majority | 8,414 | 19.8% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Kingston upon Thames at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,680 votes (48.6%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Kingston upon Thames in October 1974?
8,414 votes (19.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Kingston upon Thames in October 1974?
71.8% of the 59,238 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,526 votes).
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