February 1974 general election · North West
Blackpool North: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Blackpool North at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 8,154. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,15418.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.3%43,450 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,276
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,942 | 55.1% | |
| Labour | 15,788 | 36.3% | |
| Others | 3,720 | 8.6% | |
| Valid votes | 43,450 | ||
| Majority | 8,154 | 18.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Blackpool North at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,942 votes (55.1%).
What was the majority in Blackpool North in February 1974?
8,154 votes (18.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Blackpool North in February 1974?
73.3% of the 59,276 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,450 votes).
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