October 1974 general election · South East
Maidstone: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Maidstone at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 10,271. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,27115.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.1%65,261 valid votes
- Electorate
- 88,108
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,852 | 44.2% | +0.1 | |
| Liberal | 18,581 | 28.5% | −4.9 | |
| Labour | 17,828 | 27.3% | +4.8 | |
| Valid votes | 65,261 | |||
| Majority | 10,271 | 15.7% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Maidstone at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 28,852 votes (44.2%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Maidstone in October 1974?
10,271 votes (15.7% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Maidstone in October 1974?
74.1% of the 88,108 registered electors cast a valid vote (65,261 votes).
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