February 1974 general election · Wales
Aberavon: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Aberavon at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 20,688. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 20,68842.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.6%48,522 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,162
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 31,656 | 65.2% | |
| Conservative | 10,968 | 22.6% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 5,898 | 12.2% | |
| Valid votes | 48,522 | ||
| Majority | 20,688 | 42.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Aberavon at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 31,656 votes (65.2%).
What was the majority in Aberavon in February 1974?
20,688 votes (42.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Aberavon in February 1974?
75.6% of the 64,162 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,522 votes).
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