February 1974 general election · North West
Rossendale: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Rossendale at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 797. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7971.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.5%41,761 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,014
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 16,040 | 38.4% | |
| Labour | 15,243 | 36.5% | |
| Liberal | 10,478 | 25.1% | |
| Valid votes | 41,761 | ||
| Majority | 797 | 1.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Rossendale at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 16,040 votes (38.4%).
What was the majority in Rossendale in February 1974?
797 votes (1.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Rossendale in February 1974?
83.5% of the 50,014 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,761 votes).
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