October 1974 general election · East of England
South West Hertfordshire: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won South West Hertfordshire at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 5,841. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,84110.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.0%58,507 valid votes
- Electorate
- 75,970
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,939 | 42.6% | |
| Labour | 19,098 | 32.6% | |
| Liberal | 14,470 | 24.7% | |
| Valid votes | 58,507 | ||
| Majority | 5,841 | 10.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won South West Hertfordshire at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,939 votes (42.6%).
What was the majority in South West Hertfordshire in October 1974?
5,841 votes (10.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in South West Hertfordshire in October 1974?
77.0% of the 75,970 registered electors cast a valid vote (58,507 votes).
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