February 1974 general election · North West
Blackpool South: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Blackpool South at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 8,091. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,09118.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.6%44,091 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,556
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,107 | 45.6% | |
| Liberal | 12,016 | 27.3% | |
| Labour | 11,739 | 26.6% | |
| Others | 229 | 0.5% | |
| Valid votes | 44,091 | ||
| Majority | 8,091 | 18.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Blackpool South at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,107 votes (45.6%).
What was the majority in Blackpool South in February 1974?
8,091 votes (18.4% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Blackpool South in February 1974?
76.6% of the 57,556 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,091 votes).
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