October 1974 general election · South East
Reading South: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Reading South at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 6,666. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,66612.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.7%51,627 valid votes
- Electorate
- 69,106
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,959 | 42.5% | −0.3 | |
| Liberal | 15,293 | 29.6% | −3.5 | |
| Labour | 14,375 | 27.8% | +3.8 | |
| Valid votes | 51,627 | |||
| Majority | 6,666 | 12.9% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Reading South at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,959 votes (42.5%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Reading South in October 1974?
6,666 votes (12.9% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Reading South in October 1974?
74.7% of the 69,106 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,627 votes).
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