February 1974 general election · Wales
Abertillery: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Abertillery at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 16,949. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 16,94959.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.7%28,549 valid votes
- Electorate
- 36,298
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,068 | 70.3% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 3,119 | 10.9% | |
| Conservative | 2,730 | 9.6% | |
| Liberal | 2,632 | 9.2% | |
| Valid votes | 28,549 | ||
| Majority | 16,949 | 59.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Abertillery at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,068 votes (70.3%).
What was the majority in Abertillery in February 1974?
16,949 votes (59.4% of valid votes) over the Plaid Cymru.
What was the turnout in Abertillery in February 1974?
78.7% of the 36,298 registered electors cast a valid vote (28,549 votes).
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