October 1974 general election · North West
Morecambe and Lonsdale: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Morecambe and Lonsdale at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 12,244. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,24424.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.9%49,914 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,460
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,877 | 49.8% | −2.0 | |
| Labour | 12,633 | 25.3% | +1.4 | |
| Liberal | 12,404 | 24.9% | +0.6 | |
| Valid votes | 49,914 | |||
| Majority | 12,244 | 24.5% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Morecambe and Lonsdale at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,877 votes (49.8%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Morecambe and Lonsdale in October 1974?
12,244 votes (24.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Morecambe and Lonsdale in October 1974?
72.9% of the 68,460 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,914 votes).
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