October 1974 General Election
Westhoughton
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Percent | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour | Stott, Roger | 30,373 | 54.1% | +2.6% | |
| Conservative | Tetlow, Brian | 16,798 | 29.9% | -0.2% | |
| Liberal | Hale, RS | 8,926 | 15.9% | -2.5% | |
| Majority | 13,575 | 24.2% | +2.8% | Turnout | 56,097 | 77.9% | -5.4% | Swing | +1.4% |
