October 1974 general election · East of England
Southend West: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Southend West at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 7,071. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,07114.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.2%49,340 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,422
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,480 | 47.6% | +0.9 | |
| Liberal | 16,409 | 33.3% | −3.8 | |
| Labour | 9,451 | 19.2% | +2.9 | |
| Valid votes | 49,340 | |||
| Majority | 7,071 | 14.3% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Southend West at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,480 votes (47.6%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Southend West in October 1974?
7,071 votes (14.3% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Southend West in October 1974?
73.2% of the 67,422 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,340 votes).
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