February 1974 general election · North West
Penrith and the Border: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Penrith and the Border at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 17,338. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 17,33839.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.8%43,965 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,099
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,433 | 60.1% | |
| Labour | 9,095 | 20.7% | |
| Liberal | 8,202 | 18.7% | |
| Others | 235 | 0.5% | |
| Valid votes | 43,965 | ||
| Majority | 17,338 | 39.4% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Penrith and the Border at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,433 votes (60.1%).
What was the majority in Penrith and the Border in February 1974?
17,338 votes (39.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Penrith and the Border in February 1974?
79.8% of the 55,099 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,965 votes).
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