February 1974 general election · North West
Leigh: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Leigh at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 13,647. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 13,64726.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.0%51,567 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,493
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 26,310 | 51.0% | |
| Conservative | 12,663 | 24.6% | |
| Liberal | 12,594 | 24.4% | |
| Valid votes | 51,567 | ||
| Majority | 13,647 | 26.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Leigh at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 26,310 votes (51.0%).
What was the majority in Leigh in February 1974?
13,647 votes (26.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Leigh in February 1974?
80.0% of the 64,493 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,567 votes).
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