February 1974 general election · North West
Newton: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Newton at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 14,770. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 14,77019.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.5%77,907 valid votes
- Electorate
- 94,482
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 38,369 | 49.3% | |
| Conservative | 23,599 | 30.3% | |
| Liberal | 15,939 | 20.5% | |
| Valid votes | 77,907 | ||
| Majority | 14,770 | 19.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Newton at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 38,369 votes (49.3%).
What was the majority in Newton in February 1974?
14,770 votes (19.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Newton in February 1974?
82.5% of the 94,482 registered electors cast a valid vote (77,907 votes).
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