February 1974 general election · North West
St Helens: February 1974 general election result
Labour won St Helens at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 21,716. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 21,71639.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.2%55,269 valid votes
- Electorate
- 75,479
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 32,621 | 59.0% | |
| Liberal | 10,905 | 19.7% | |
| Conservative | 10,752 | 19.5% | |
| Others | 991 | 1.8% | |
| Valid votes | 55,269 | ||
| Majority | 21,716 | 39.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won St Helens at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 32,621 votes (59.0%).
What was the majority in St Helens in February 1974?
21,716 votes (39.3% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in St Helens in February 1974?
73.2% of the 75,479 registered electors cast a valid vote (55,269 votes).
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