February 1974 general election · North West
Preston South: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Preston South at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 1,887. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 1,8874.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.8%40,795 valid votes
- Electorate
- 51,133
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 17,354 | 42.5% | |
| Conservative | 15,467 | 37.9% | |
| Liberal | 7,974 | 19.6% | |
| Valid votes | 40,795 | ||
| Majority | 1,887 | 4.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Preston South at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 17,354 votes (42.5%).
What was the majority in Preston South in February 1974?
1,887 votes (4.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Preston South in February 1974?
79.8% of the 51,133 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,795 votes).
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