February 1974 general election · North West
Manchester Wythenshawe: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Manchester Wythenshawe at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 12,438. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 12,43825.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.0%48,267 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,354
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 26,900 | 55.7% | |
| Conservative | 14,462 | 30.0% | |
| Liberal | 6,905 | 14.3% | |
| Valid votes | 48,267 | ||
| Majority | 12,438 | 25.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Manchester Wythenshawe at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 26,900 votes (55.7%).
What was the majority in Manchester Wythenshawe in February 1974?
12,438 votes (25.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Manchester Wythenshawe in February 1974?
75.0% of the 64,354 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,267 votes).
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