October 1974 general election · North West
Manchester Central: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Manchester Central at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 10,611. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 10,61149.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 53.4%21,277 valid votes
- Electorate
- 39,846
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 14,753 | 69.3% | +7.6 | |
| Conservative | 4,142 | 19.5% | −1.3 | |
| Liberal | 2,382 | 11.2% | −6.3 | |
| Valid votes | 21,277 | |||
| Majority | 10,611 | 49.9% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Manchester Central at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 14,753 votes (69.3%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Manchester Central in October 1974?
10,611 votes (49.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Manchester Central in October 1974?
53.4% of the 39,846 registered electors cast a valid vote (21,277 votes).
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