October 1974 General Election
South Dorset
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Percent | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | King, Evelyn | 24,351 | 45.9% | -1% | |
| Labour | Chedzoy, Alan | 17,652 | 33.3% | +1.4% | |
| Liberal | Sandy, C | 11,075 | 20.9% | -0.3% | |
| Majority | 6,699 | 12.6% | -2.4% | Turnout | 53,078 | 75.4% | -6.8% | Swing | -1.2% |
