February 1974 general election · North West
Rochdale: February 1974 general election result
The Liberals won Rochdale at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 8,899. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LiberalLiberal
- Majority
- 8,89917.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.4%51,451 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,495
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Won | 25,266 | 49.1% | |
| Labour | 16,367 | 31.8% | |
| Conservative | 7,933 | 15.4% | |
| Others | 1,885 | 3.7% | |
| Valid votes | 51,451 | ||
| Majority | 8,899 | 17.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Rochdale at the February 1974 general election?
The Liberal candidate won with 25,266 votes (49.1%).
What was the majority in Rochdale in February 1974?
8,899 votes (17.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Rochdale in February 1974?
77.4% of the 66,495 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,451 votes).
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