February 1974 general election · North West
Altrincham and Sale: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Altrincham and Sale at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 8,696. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,69614.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.2%59,722 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,650
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,434 | 44.3% | |
| Liberal | 17,738 | 29.7% | |
| Labour | 15,550 | 26.0% | |
| Valid votes | 59,722 | ||
| Majority | 8,696 | 14.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Altrincham and Sale at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,434 votes (44.3%).
What was the majority in Altrincham and Sale in February 1974?
8,696 votes (14.6% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Altrincham and Sale in February 1974?
82.2% of the 72,650 registered electors cast a valid vote (59,722 votes).
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