February 1974 general election · North West
Bolton West: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Bolton West at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 603. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6031.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.1%40,785 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,315
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 16,562 | 40.6% | |
| Labour | 15,959 | 39.1% | |
| Liberal | 8,264 | 20.3% | |
| Valid votes | 40,785 | ||
| Majority | 603 | 1.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Bolton West at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 16,562 votes (40.6%).
What was the majority in Bolton West in February 1974?
603 votes (1.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Bolton West in February 1974?
81.1% of the 50,315 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,785 votes).
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