October 1974 general election · North West
Preston South: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Preston South at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 3,749. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3,7499.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.4%39,355 valid votes
- Electorate
- 51,510
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 18,449 | 46.9% | +4.3 | |
| Conservative | 14,700 | 37.4% | −0.6 | |
| Liberal | 5,456 | 13.9% | −5.7 | |
| Others | 750 | 1.9% | +1.9 | |
| Valid votes | 39,355 | |||
| Majority | 3,749 | 9.5% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Preston South at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 18,449 votes (46.9%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Preston South in October 1974?
3,749 votes (9.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Preston South in October 1974?
76.4% of the 51,510 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,355 votes).
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