October 1974 general election · East Midlands
Northampton South: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Northampton South at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 141. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1410.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.5%33,487 valid votes
- Electorate
- 44,333
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 14,393 | 43.0% | +2.7 | |
| Labour | 14,252 | 42.6% | +2.8 | |
| Liberal | 4,842 | 14.5% | −5.5 | |
| Valid votes | 33,487 | |||
| Majority | 141 | 0.4% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Northampton South at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 14,393 votes (43.0%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Northampton South in October 1974?
141 votes (0.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Northampton South in October 1974?
75.5% of the 44,333 registered electors cast a valid vote (33,487 votes).
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