February 1974 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Skipton: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Skipton at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 2,116. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,1164.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 85.6%44,565 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,086
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 19,301 | 43.3% | |
| Liberal | 17,185 | 38.6% | |
| Labour | 8,079 | 18.1% | |
| Valid votes | 44,565 | ||
| Majority | 2,116 | 4.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Skipton at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 19,301 votes (43.3%).
What was the majority in Skipton in February 1974?
2,116 votes (4.8% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Skipton in February 1974?
85.6% of the 52,086 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,565 votes).
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