February 1974 general election · North West
Middleton and Prestwick: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Middleton and Prestwick at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 517. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 5170.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.5%61,143 valid votes
- Electorate
- 75,968
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,357 | 39.8% | |
| Conservative | 23,840 | 39.0% | |
| Liberal | 12,946 | 21.2% | |
| Valid votes | 61,143 | ||
| Majority | 517 | 0.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Middleton and Prestwick at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,357 votes (39.8%).
What was the majority in Middleton and Prestwick in February 1974?
517 votes (0.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Middleton and Prestwick in February 1974?
80.5% of the 75,968 registered electors cast a valid vote (61,143 votes).
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