Edward Heath: general election record
Edward Heath led the Conservatives at 4 general elections (1966, 1970, February 1974, October 1974) and became prime minister after 1 of them. Seats, vote share and outcome of each.
| Election | Party | Seats | Vote share | Votes | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1974 | Conservative | 277 / 635 | 35.9% | 10,464,817 | Not the largest party |
| February 1974 | Conservative | 296 / 635 | 37.8% | 11,834,346 | Not the largest party |
| 1970 | Conservative | 330 / 630 | 46.4% | 13,145,061 | Prime minister Largest party |
| 1966 | Conservative | 253 / 630 | 41.9% | 11,418,446 | Not the largest party |
Head-to-heads
Questions and answers
How many general elections did Edward Heath fight as party leader?
4: 1966 (Conservative, 253 seats), 1970 (Conservative, 330 seats), February 1974 (Conservative, 296 seats), October 1974 (Conservative, 277 seats).
What was Edward Heath's best general election result?
330 seats at the 1970 general election, with 46.4% of the vote.
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