October 1974 general election · North West
Penrith and the Borders: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Penrith and the Borders at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 13,756. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 13,75633.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.0%40,553 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,587
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,547 | 58.1% | |
| Labour | 9,791 | 24.1% | |
| Liberal | 7,215 | 17.8% | |
| Valid votes | 40,553 | ||
| Majority | 13,756 | 33.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Penrith and the Borders at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,547 votes (58.1%).
What was the majority in Penrith and the Borders in October 1974?
13,756 votes (33.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Penrith and the Borders in October 1974?
73.0% of the 55,587 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,553 votes).
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