October 1974 general election · North West
Accrington: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Accrington at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 6,220. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,22015.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.4%40,336 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,808
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 19,838 | 49.2% | +1.7 | |
| Conservative | 13,618 | 33.8% | −1.8 | |
| Liberal | 5,704 | 14.1% | −2.9 | |
| Others | 1,176 | 2.9% | +2.9 | |
| Valid votes | 40,336 | |||
| Majority | 6,220 | 15.4% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Accrington at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 19,838 votes (49.2%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Accrington in October 1974?
6,220 votes (15.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Accrington in October 1974?
79.4% of the 50,808 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,336 votes).
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