October 1974 general election · East of England
Saffron Waldon: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Saffron Waldon at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 6,521. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,52113.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.1%48,713 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,383
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,291 | 43.7% | |
| Liberal | 14,770 | 30.3% | |
| Labour | 12,652 | 26.0% | |
| Valid votes | 48,713 | ||
| Majority | 6,521 | 13.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Saffron Waldon at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,291 votes (43.7%).
What was the majority in Saffron Waldon in October 1974?
6,521 votes (13.4% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Saffron Waldon in October 1974?
78.1% of the 62,383 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,713 votes).
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