February 1974 general election · North West
Nelson and Colne: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Nelson and Colne at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 177. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1770.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 84.2%40,373 valid votes
- Electorate
- 47,941
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 15,692 | 38.9% | |
| Labour | 15,515 | 38.4% | |
| Liberal | 9,166 | 22.7% | |
| Valid votes | 40,373 | ||
| Majority | 177 | 0.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Nelson and Colne at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 15,692 votes (38.9%).
What was the majority in Nelson and Colne in February 1974?
177 votes (0.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Nelson and Colne in February 1974?
84.2% of the 47,941 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,373 votes).
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