October 1974 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Thirsk and Malton: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Thirsk and Malton at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 13,862. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 13,86229.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.9%46,538 valid votes
- Electorate
- 63,841
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,779 | 53.2% | −0.2 | |
| Liberal | 10,917 | 23.5% | −2.1 | |
| Labour | 10,842 | 23.3% | +2.3 | |
| Valid votes | 46,538 | |||
| Majority | 13,862 | 29.8% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Thirsk and Malton at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,779 votes (53.2%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Thirsk and Malton in October 1974?
13,862 votes (29.8% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Thirsk and Malton in October 1974?
72.9% of the 63,841 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,538 votes).
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