October 1974 general election · South West
St.Ives: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won St.Ives at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 5,868. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,86815.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.7%37,916 valid votes
- Electorate
- 51,430
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 17,198 | 45.4% | +0.3 | |
| Liberal | 11,330 | 29.9% | −1.8 | |
| Labour | 9,388 | 24.8% | +2.0 | |
| Valid votes | 37,916 | |||
| Majority | 5,868 | 15.5% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won St.Ives at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 17,198 votes (45.4%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in St.Ives in October 1974?
5,868 votes (15.5% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in St.Ives in October 1974?
73.7% of the 51,430 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,916 votes).
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