February 1974 general election · North West
Chester: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Chester at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 6,768. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,76812.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.3%55,384 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,962
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,527 | 44.3% | |
| Labour | 17,759 | 32.1% | |
| Liberal | 13,098 | 23.7% | |
| Valid votes | 55,384 | ||
| Majority | 6,768 | 12.2% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Chester at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,527 votes (44.3%).
What was the majority in Chester in February 1974?
6,768 votes (12.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Chester in February 1974?
80.3% of the 68,962 registered electors cast a valid vote (55,384 votes).
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