February 1974 general election · North West
Accrington: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Accrington at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 5,032. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 5,03211.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.9%42,259 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,397
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,050 | 47.5% | |
| Conservative | 15,018 | 35.5% | |
| Liberal | 7,191 | 17.0% | |
| Valid votes | 42,259 | ||
| Majority | 5,032 | 11.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Accrington at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,050 votes (47.5%).
What was the majority in Accrington in February 1974?
5,032 votes (11.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Accrington in February 1974?
83.9% of the 50,397 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,259 votes).
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