October 1974 general election · North West
South Fylde: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won South Fylde at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 22,666. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 22,66634.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.0%65,444 valid votes
- Electorate
- 90,838
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 37,193 | 56.8% | |
| Liberal | 14,527 | 22.2% | |
| Labour | 13,724 | 21.0% | |
| Valid votes | 65,444 | ||
| Majority | 22,666 | 34.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won South Fylde at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 37,193 votes (56.8%).
What was the majority in South Fylde in October 1974?
22,666 votes (34.6% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in South Fylde in October 1974?
72.0% of the 90,838 registered electors cast a valid vote (65,444 votes).
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