February 1974 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Colne Valley: February 1974 general election result
The Liberals won Colne Valley at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 719. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LiberalLiberal
- Majority
- 7191.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 86.4%52,113 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,293
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Won | 20,984 | 40.3% | |
| Labour | 20,265 | 38.9% | |
| Conservative | 10,864 | 20.9% | |
| Valid votes | 52,113 | ||
| Majority | 719 | 1.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Colne Valley at the February 1974 general election?
The Liberal candidate won with 20,984 votes (40.3%).
What was the majority in Colne Valley in February 1974?
719 votes (1.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Colne Valley in February 1974?
86.4% of the 60,293 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,113 votes).
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