October 1974 general election · North West
Wirral: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Wirral at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 13,488 (Con gain from Oth). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 13,48819.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.5%70,267 valid votes
- Electorate
- 93,109
- Result
- Con gain from Oth
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 35,705 | 50.8% | +50.8 | |
| Labour | 22,217 | 31.6% | +1.6 | |
| Liberal | 12,345 | 17.6% | −1.2 | |
| Valid votes | 70,267 | |||
| Majority | 13,488 | 19.2% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Wirral at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 35,705 votes (50.8%). Result: Con gain from Oth.
What was the majority in Wirral in October 1974?
13,488 votes (19.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Wirral in October 1974?
75.5% of the 93,109 registered electors cast a valid vote (70,267 votes).
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