October 1974 general election · North West
Westhoughton: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Westhoughton at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 13,575. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 13,57524.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.9%56,097 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,037
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 30,373 | 54.1% | +2.7 | |
| Conservative | 16,798 | 29.9% | −0.2 | |
| Liberal | 8,926 | 15.9% | −2.5 | |
| Valid votes | 56,097 | |||
| Majority | 13,575 | 24.2% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Westhoughton at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 30,373 votes (54.1%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Westhoughton in October 1974?
13,575 votes (24.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Westhoughton in October 1974?
77.9% of the 72,037 registered electors cast a valid vote (56,097 votes).
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