October 1974 general election · London
Orpington: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Orpington at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 5,010. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,0109.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.0%51,899 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,665
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,394 | 47.0% | −0.2 | |
| Liberal | 19,384 | 37.4% | −3.3 | |
| Labour | 8,121 | 15.7% | +3.6 | |
| Valid votes | 51,899 | |||
| Majority | 5,010 | 9.7% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Orpington at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,394 votes (47.0%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Orpington in October 1974?
5,010 votes (9.7% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Orpington in October 1974?
79.0% of the 65,665 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,899 votes).
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