October 1974 general election · North West
Whitehaven: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Whitehaven at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 9,933. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 9,93325.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.1%39,294 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,949
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,832 | 55.6% | −3.9 | |
| Conservative | 11,899 | 30.3% | −10.3 | |
| Liberal | 5,563 | 14.2% | +14.2 | |
| Valid votes | 39,294 | |||
| Majority | 9,933 | 25.3% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Whitehaven at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,832 votes (55.6%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Whitehaven in October 1974?
9,933 votes (25.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Whitehaven in October 1974?
77.1% of the 50,949 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,294 votes).
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