October 1974 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Shipley: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Shipley at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 3,036. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3,0367.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.0%42,094 valid votes
- Electorate
- 51,993
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 18,518 | 44.0% | +0.9 | |
| Labour | 15,482 | 36.8% | +2.9 | |
| Liberal | 8,094 | 19.2% | −3.3 | |
| Valid votes | 42,094 | |||
| Majority | 3,036 | 7.2% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Shipley at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 18,518 votes (44.0%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Shipley in October 1974?
3,036 votes (7.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Shipley in October 1974?
81.0% of the 51,993 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,094 votes).
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