October 1974 general election · East of England
Thurrock: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Thurrock at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 19,080. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 19,08031.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.6%61,307 valid votes
- Electorate
- 89,423
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 34,066 | 55.6% | +3.4 | |
| Conservative | 14,986 | 24.4% | −1.0 | |
| Liberal | 12,255 | 20.0% | −2.4 | |
| Valid votes | 61,307 | |||
| Majority | 19,080 | 31.1% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Thurrock at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 34,066 votes (55.6%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Thurrock in October 1974?
19,080 votes (31.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Thurrock in October 1974?
68.6% of the 89,423 registered electors cast a valid vote (61,307 votes).
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