February 1974 general election · North West
Westmorland: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Westmorland at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 6,534. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,53414.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.3%43,957 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,451
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,036 | 50.1% | |
| Liberal | 15,502 | 35.3% | |
| Labour | 6,419 | 14.6% | |
| Valid votes | 43,957 | ||
| Majority | 6,534 | 14.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Westmorland at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,036 votes (50.1%).
What was the majority in Westmorland in February 1974?
6,534 votes (14.9% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Westmorland in February 1974?
79.3% of the 55,451 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,957 votes).
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