October 1974 general election · North West
Oldham West: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Oldham West at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 8,037. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,03723.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.2%34,689 valid votes
- Electorate
- 48,050
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 18,444 | 53.2% | +4.8 | |
| Conservative | 10,407 | 30.0% | −1.4 | |
| Liberal | 5,838 | 16.8% | −3.4 | |
| Valid votes | 34,689 | |||
| Majority | 8,037 | 23.2% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Oldham West at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 18,444 votes (53.2%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Oldham West in October 1974?
8,037 votes (23.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Oldham West in October 1974?
72.2% of the 48,050 registered electors cast a valid vote (34,689 votes).
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