February 1974 general election · Wales
Aberdare: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Aberdare at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 11,832. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,83229.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.3%39,985 valid votes
- Electorate
- 48,026
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,805 | 59.5% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 11,973 | 29.9% | |
| Conservative | 3,169 | 7.9% | |
| Others | 1,038 | 2.6% | |
| Valid votes | 39,985 | ||
| Majority | 11,832 | 29.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Aberdare at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,805 votes (59.5%).
What was the majority in Aberdare in February 1974?
11,832 votes (29.6% of valid votes) over the Plaid Cymru.
What was the turnout in Aberdare in February 1974?
83.3% of the 48,026 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,985 votes).
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