February 1974 general election · North West
Ashton under Lyne: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Ashton under Lyne at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 8,301. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,30117.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.4%47,574 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,881
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,019 | 48.4% | |
| Conservative | 14,718 | 30.9% | |
| Liberal | 9,837 | 20.7% | |
| Valid votes | 47,574 | ||
| Majority | 8,301 | 17.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Ashton under Lyne at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,019 votes (48.4%).
What was the majority in Ashton under Lyne in February 1974?
8,301 votes (17.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Ashton under Lyne in February 1974?
79.4% of the 59,881 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,574 votes).
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