February 1974 general election · North West
Morecambe and Lonsdale: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Morecambe and Lonsdale at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 14,756. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 14,75627.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.6%53,434 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,017
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,704 | 51.9% | |
| Liberal | 12,948 | 24.2% | |
| Labour | 12,782 | 23.9% | |
| Valid votes | 53,434 | ||
| Majority | 14,756 | 27.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Morecambe and Lonsdale at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,704 votes (51.9%).
What was the majority in Morecambe and Lonsdale in February 1974?
14,756 votes (27.6% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Morecambe and Lonsdale in February 1974?
78.6% of the 68,017 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,434 votes).
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