| Year: | 1974 |
|---|---|
| General election: | October 1974 General Election |
| Constituency: | Bolton East |
| Turnout: | 76.6% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Young, David | Labour | 21569 |
| Heddle, Bentley | Conservative | 17504 |
| Akeroyd, TJ | Liberal | 5792 |
| Booth, G | National Front | 1106 |
| Smith, Harold | Campaign for a More Prosperous Britain | 149 |