February 1974 general election · North West
Wigan: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Wigan at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 18,202. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 18,20242.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.8%42,768 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,390
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 30,485 | 71.3% | |
| Conservative | 12,283 | 28.7% | |
| Valid votes | 42,768 | ||
| Majority | 18,202 | 42.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Wigan at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 30,485 votes (71.3%).
What was the majority in Wigan in February 1974?
18,202 votes (42.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Wigan in February 1974?
75.8% of the 56,390 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,768 votes).
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