February 1974 general election · South West
Cornwall North: February 1974 general election result
The Liberals won Cornwall North at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 8,729. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LiberalLiberal
- Majority
- 8,72919.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 86.3%44,331 valid votes
- Electorate
- 51,376
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Won | 25,667 | 57.9% | |
| Conservative | 16,938 | 38.2% | |
| Labour | 1,726 | 3.9% | |
| Valid votes | 44,331 | ||
| Majority | 8,729 | 19.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Cornwall North at the February 1974 general election?
The Liberal candidate won with 25,667 votes (57.9%).
What was the majority in Cornwall North in February 1974?
8,729 votes (19.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Cornwall North in February 1974?
86.3% of the 51,376 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,331 votes).
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