| Year: | 1974 |
|---|---|
| General election: | February 1974 General Election |
| Constituency: | Penrith and The Border |
| Turnout: | 79.8% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Whitelaw, Wiliam | Conservative | 26433 |
| Weedall, Joseph | Labour | 9095 |
| Alexander, Peter | Liberal | 8202 |
| Hesmondalgh, William | Independent | 235 |