October 1974 general election · North West
City of Chester: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won City of Chester at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 4,618. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,6188.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.4%52,479 valid votes
- Electorate
- 69,587
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,095 | 44.0% | |
| Labour | 18,477 | 35.2% | |
| Liberal | 10,907 | 20.8% | |
| Valid votes | 52,479 | ||
| Majority | 4,618 | 8.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won City of Chester at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,095 votes (44.0%).
What was the majority in City of Chester in October 1974?
4,618 votes (8.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in City of Chester in October 1974?
75.4% of the 69,587 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,479 votes).
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