February 1974 general election · East Midlands
Northampton South: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Northampton South at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 179. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1790.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.8%35,562 valid votes
- Electorate
- 43,999
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 14,321 | 40.3% | |
| Labour | 14,142 | 39.8% | |
| Liberal | 7,099 | 20.0% | |
| Valid votes | 35,562 | ||
| Majority | 179 | 0.5% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Northampton South at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 14,321 votes (40.3%).
What was the majority in Northampton South in February 1974?
179 votes (0.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Northampton South in February 1974?
80.8% of the 43,999 registered electors cast a valid vote (35,562 votes).
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