February 1974 general election · North West
Oldham East: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Oldham East at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 6,302. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,30216.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.4%38,461 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,351
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 18,548 | 48.2% | |
| Conservative | 12,246 | 31.8% | |
| Liberal | 7,667 | 19.9% | |
| Valid votes | 38,461 | ||
| Majority | 6,302 | 16.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Oldham East at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 18,548 votes (48.2%).
What was the majority in Oldham East in February 1974?
6,302 votes (16.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Oldham East in February 1974?
76.4% of the 50,351 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,461 votes).
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