February 1974 general election · North West
Barrow in Furness: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Barrow in Furness at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 5,107. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 5,10711.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.0%43,213 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,038
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 19,925 | 46.1% | |
| Conservative | 14,818 | 34.3% | |
| Liberal | 8,470 | 19.6% | |
| Valid votes | 43,213 | ||
| Majority | 5,107 | 11.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Barrow in Furness at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 19,925 votes (46.1%).
What was the majority in Barrow in Furness in February 1974?
5,107 votes (11.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Barrow in Furness in February 1974?
80.0% of the 54,038 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,213 votes).
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