October 1974 general election · East of England
South East Essex: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won South East Essex at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 8,710. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,71015.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.7%56,035 valid votes
- Electorate
- 75,995
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,348 | 48.8% | |
| Labour | 18,638 | 33.3% | |
| Liberal | 10,049 | 17.9% | |
| Valid votes | 56,035 | ||
| Majority | 8,710 | 15.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won South East Essex at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,348 votes (48.8%).
What was the majority in South East Essex in October 1974?
8,710 votes (15.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in South East Essex in October 1974?
73.7% of the 75,995 registered electors cast a valid vote (56,035 votes).
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