February 1974 general election · North West
Heywood and Royton: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Heywood and Royton at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 7,162. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7,16211.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.6%63,662 valid votes
- Electorate
- 77,050
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 28,216 | 44.3% | |
| Conservative | 21,054 | 33.1% | |
| Liberal | 14,392 | 22.6% | |
| Valid votes | 63,662 | ||
| Majority | 7,162 | 11.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Heywood and Royton at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 28,216 votes (44.3%).
What was the majority in Heywood and Royton in February 1974?
7,162 votes (11.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Heywood and Royton in February 1974?
82.6% of the 77,050 registered electors cast a valid vote (63,662 votes).
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