February 1974 general election · North West
Southport: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Southport at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 3,882. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3,8827.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.4%50,758 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,580
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,975 | 47.2% | |
| Liberal | 20,093 | 39.6% | |
| Labour | 6,690 | 13.2% | |
| Valid votes | 50,758 | ||
| Majority | 3,882 | 7.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Southport at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,975 votes (47.2%).
What was the majority in Southport in February 1974?
3,882 votes (7.7% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Southport in February 1974?
77.4% of the 65,580 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,758 votes).
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