February 1974 general election · North West
Widnes: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Widnes at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 16,499. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 16,49930.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.7%54,809 valid votes
- Electorate
- 74,393
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 35,654 | 65.1% | |
| Conservative | 19,155 | 35.0% | |
| Valid votes | 54,809 | ||
| Majority | 16,499 | 30.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Widnes at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 35,654 votes (65.1%).
What was the majority in Widnes in February 1974?
16,499 votes (30.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Widnes in February 1974?
73.7% of the 74,393 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,809 votes).
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