February 1974 general election · North West
Darwen: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Darwen at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 9,310. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9,31016.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.1%56,740 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,004
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,495 | 44.9% | |
| Labour | 16,185 | 28.5% | |
| Liberal | 15,060 | 26.5% | |
| Valid votes | 56,740 | ||
| Majority | 9,310 | 16.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Darwen at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,495 votes (44.9%).
What was the majority in Darwen in February 1974?
9,310 votes (16.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Darwen in February 1974?
81.1% of the 70,004 registered electors cast a valid vote (56,740 votes).
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