October 1974 general election · North West
Ashton under Lyne: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Ashton under Lyne at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 10,727. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 10,72724.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.2%43,609 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,378
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,490 | 53.9% | +5.5 | |
| Conservative | 12,763 | 29.3% | −1.7 | |
| Liberal | 7,356 | 16.9% | −3.8 | |
| Valid votes | 43,609 | |||
| Majority | 10,727 | 24.6% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Ashton under Lyne at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,490 votes (53.9%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Ashton under Lyne in October 1974?
10,727 votes (24.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Ashton under Lyne in October 1974?
72.2% of the 60,378 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,609 votes).
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