February 1974 general election · North West
Ormskirk: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Ormskirk at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 7,803. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7,80310.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.3%73,760 valid votes
- Electorate
- 95,392
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 34,807 | 47.2% | |
| Conservative | 27,004 | 36.6% | |
| Liberal | 11,949 | 16.2% | |
| Valid votes | 73,760 | ||
| Majority | 7,803 | 10.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Ormskirk at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 34,807 votes (47.2%).
What was the majority in Ormskirk in February 1974?
7,803 votes (10.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Ormskirk in February 1974?
77.3% of the 95,392 registered electors cast a valid vote (73,760 votes).
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