October 1974 general election · East Midlands
Lincoln: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Lincoln at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 984 (Lab gain from Oth). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 9842.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.8%39,635 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,008
- Result
- Lab gain from Oth
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 14,698 | 37.1% | +4.6 | |
| Others | 13,714 | 34.6% | −1.0 | |
| Conservative | 11,223 | 28.3% | −3.7 | |
| Valid votes | 39,635 | |||
| Majority | 984 | 2.5% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Lincoln at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 14,698 votes (37.1%). Result: Lab gain from Oth.
What was the majority in Lincoln in October 1974?
984 votes (2.5% of valid votes) over the Others.
What was the turnout in Lincoln in October 1974?
74.8% of the 53,008 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,635 votes).
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