October 1974 general election · North West
Bebington and Ellesmere Port: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Bebington and Ellesmere Port at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 6,491. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,4919.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.6%68,076 valid votes
- Electorate
- 86,617
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 32,310 | 47.5% | +3.0 | |
| Conservative | 25,819 | 37.9% | −0.3 | |
| Liberal | 9,947 | 14.6% | −2.7 | |
| Valid votes | 68,076 | |||
| Majority | 6,491 | 9.5% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Bebington and Ellesmere Port at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 32,310 votes (47.5%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Bebington and Ellesmere Port in October 1974?
6,491 votes (9.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Bebington and Ellesmere Port in October 1974?
78.6% of the 86,617 registered electors cast a valid vote (68,076 votes).
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