October 1974 general election · North West
Burnley: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Burnley at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 11,876. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,87630.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.7%39,527 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,918
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,642 | 54.8% | +4.3 | |
| Conservative | 9,766 | 24.7% | −2.2 | |
| Liberal | 8,119 | 20.5% | −2.1 | |
| Valid votes | 39,527 | |||
| Majority | 11,876 | 30.1% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Burnley at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,642 votes (54.8%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Burnley in October 1974?
11,876 votes (30.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Burnley in October 1974?
74.7% of the 52,918 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,527 votes).
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