October 1974 general election · North West
Southport: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Southport at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 5,627. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,62711.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.7%48,724 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,094
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,014 | 47.2% | 0 | |
| Liberal | 17,387 | 35.7% | −3.9 | |
| Labour | 8,323 | 17.1% | +3.9 | |
| Valid votes | 48,724 | |||
| Majority | 5,627 | 11.6% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Southport at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,014 votes (47.2%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Southport in October 1974?
5,627 votes (11.6% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Southport in October 1974?
73.7% of the 66,094 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,724 votes).
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