February 1974 general election · North West
Chorley: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Chorley at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 405. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 4050.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.7%63,127 valid votes
- Electorate
- 75,456
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,440 | 40.3% | |
| Conservative | 25,035 | 39.7% | |
| Liberal | 12,652 | 20.0% | |
| Valid votes | 63,127 | ||
| Majority | 405 | 0.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Chorley at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,440 votes (40.3%).
What was the majority in Chorley in February 1974?
405 votes (0.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Chorley in February 1974?
83.7% of the 75,456 registered electors cast a valid vote (63,127 votes).
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