February 1974 general election · East Midlands
Derbyshire West: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Derbyshire West at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 8,460. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,46020.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 61.8%40,951 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,267
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 19,941 | 48.7% | |
| Liberal | 11,481 | 28.0% | |
| Labour | 9,529 | 23.3% | |
| Valid votes | 40,951 | ||
| Majority | 8,460 | 20.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Derbyshire West at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 19,941 votes (48.7%).
What was the majority in Derbyshire West in February 1974?
8,460 votes (20.7% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Derbyshire West in February 1974?
61.8% of the 66,267 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,951 votes).
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