February 1974 general election · North West
Preston North: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Preston North at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 255. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2550.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.5%40,438 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,885
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 16,797 | 41.5% | |
| Conservative | 16,542 | 40.9% | |
| Liberal | 7,099 | 17.6% | |
| Valid votes | 40,438 | ||
| Majority | 255 | 0.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Preston North at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 16,797 votes (41.5%).
What was the majority in Preston North in February 1974?
255 votes (0.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Preston North in February 1974?
79.5% of the 50,885 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,438 votes).
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