October 1974 general election · South West
South Dorset: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won South Dorset at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 6,699. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,69912.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.4%53,078 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,400
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,351 | 45.9% | |
| Labour | 17,652 | 33.3% | |
| Liberal | 11,075 | 20.9% | |
| Valid votes | 53,078 | ||
| Majority | 6,699 | 12.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won South Dorset at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,351 votes (45.9%).
What was the majority in South Dorset in October 1974?
6,699 votes (12.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in South Dorset in October 1974?
75.4% of the 70,400 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,078 votes).
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