February 1974 general election · North West
Westhoughton: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Westhoughton at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 12,665. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 12,66521.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.2%59,422 valid votes
- Electorate
- 71,416
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 30,574 | 51.5% | |
| Conservative | 17,909 | 30.1% | |
| Liberal | 10,939 | 18.4% | |
| Valid votes | 59,422 | ||
| Majority | 12,665 | 21.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Westhoughton at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 30,574 votes (51.5%).
What was the majority in Westhoughton in February 1974?
12,665 votes (21.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Westhoughton in February 1974?
83.2% of the 71,416 registered electors cast a valid vote (59,422 votes).
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