October 1974 general election · North West
Blackpool South: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Blackpool South at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 5,221. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,22112.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.9%40,482 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,940
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 18,188 | 44.9% | −0.7 | |
| Labour | 12,967 | 32.0% | +5.4 | |
| Liberal | 9,327 | 23.0% | −4.2 | |
| Valid votes | 40,482 | |||
| Majority | 5,221 | 12.9% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Blackpool South at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 18,188 votes (44.9%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Blackpool South in October 1974?
5,221 votes (12.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Blackpool South in October 1974?
69.9% of the 57,940 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,482 votes).
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