Jeremy Thorpe: general election record
Jeremy Thorpe led the Liberals at 3 general elections (1970, February 1974, October 1974). Seats, vote share and outcome of each.
| Election | Party | Seats | Vote share | Votes | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1974 | Liberal | 13 / 635 | 18.3% | 5,346,764 | Not the largest party |
| February 1974 | Liberal | 14 / 635 | 19.3% | 6,059,550 | Not the largest party |
| 1970 | Liberal | 6 / 630 | 7.5% | 2,116,838 | Not the largest party |
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Questions and answers
How many general elections did Jeremy Thorpe fight as party leader?
3: 1970 (Liberal, 6 seats), February 1974 (Liberal, 14 seats), October 1974 (Liberal, 13 seats).
What was Jeremy Thorpe's best general election result?
14 seats at the February 1974 general election, with 19.3% of the vote.
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