October 1974 general election · North West
Bolton East: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Bolton East at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 4,065. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 4,0658.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.7%46,120 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,161
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,569 | 46.8% | +5.5 | |
| Conservative | 17,504 | 38.0% | 0 | |
| Liberal | 5,792 | 12.6% | −5.6 | |
| Others | 1,255 | 2.7% | +0.1 | |
| Valid votes | 46,120 | |||
| Majority | 4,065 | 8.8% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Bolton East at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,569 votes (46.8%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Bolton East in October 1974?
4,065 votes (8.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Bolton East in October 1974?
76.7% of the 60,161 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,120 votes).
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