February 1974 general election · North West
Salford East: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Salford East at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 6,931. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,93126.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 66.4%26,457 valid votes
- Electorate
- 39,831
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 14,426 | 54.5% | |
| Conservative | 7,495 | 28.3% | |
| Liberal | 4,536 | 17.1% | |
| Valid votes | 26,457 | ||
| Majority | 6,931 | 26.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Salford East at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 14,426 votes (54.5%).
What was the majority in Salford East in February 1974?
6,931 votes (26.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Salford East in February 1974?
66.4% of the 39,831 registered electors cast a valid vote (26,457 votes).
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