October 1974 general election · London
Sutton and Cheam: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Sutton and Cheam at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 5,161. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,16111.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.9%46,567 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,546
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,156 | 47.6% | +2.2 | |
| Liberal | 16,995 | 36.5% | −5.5 | |
| Labour | 7,118 | 15.3% | +2.7 | |
| Others | 298 | 0.6% | +0.6 | |
| Valid votes | 46,567 | |||
| Majority | 5,161 | 11.1% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Sutton and Cheam at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,156 votes (47.6%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Sutton and Cheam in October 1974?
5,161 votes (11.1% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Sutton and Cheam in October 1974?
76.9% of the 60,546 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,567 votes).
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