October 1974 general election · North West
Oldham East: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Oldham East at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 8,137. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,13722.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.2%36,113 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,726
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 19,054 | 52.8% | +4.5 | |
| Conservative | 10,917 | 30.2% | −1.6 | |
| Liberal | 6,142 | 17.0% | −2.9 | |
| Valid votes | 36,113 | |||
| Majority | 8,137 | 22.5% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Oldham East at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 19,054 votes (52.8%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Oldham East in October 1974?
8,137 votes (22.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Oldham East in October 1974?
71.2% of the 50,726 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,113 votes).
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