February 1974 general election · North West
Macclesfield: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Macclesfield at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 14,286. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 14,28621.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 84.2%66,916 valid votes
- Electorate
- 79,481
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 32,638 | 48.8% | |
| Labour | 18,352 | 27.4% | |
| Liberal | 15,926 | 23.8% | |
| Valid votes | 66,916 | ||
| Majority | 14,286 | 21.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Macclesfield at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 32,638 votes (48.8%).
What was the majority in Macclesfield in February 1974?
14,286 votes (21.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Macclesfield in February 1974?
84.2% of the 79,481 registered electors cast a valid vote (66,916 votes).
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