February 1974 general election · North West
Blackburn: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Blackburn at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 6,300. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,30015.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.2%42,049 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,767
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,340 | 48.4% | |
| Conservative | 14,040 | 33.4% | |
| Liberal | 5,891 | 14.0% | |
| Others | 1,778 | 4.2% | |
| Valid votes | 42,049 | ||
| Majority | 6,300 | 15.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Blackburn at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,340 votes (48.4%).
What was the majority in Blackburn in February 1974?
6,300 votes (15.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Blackburn in February 1974?
78.2% of the 53,767 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,049 votes).
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