February 1974 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Barnsley: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Barnsley at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 24,626. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 24,62643.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.6%56,564 valid votes
- Electorate
- 75,822
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 40,595 | 71.8% | |
| Conservative | 15,969 | 28.2% | |
| Valid votes | 56,564 | ||
| Majority | 24,626 | 43.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Barnsley at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 40,595 votes (71.8%).
What was the majority in Barnsley in February 1974?
24,626 votes (43.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Barnsley in February 1974?
74.6% of the 75,822 registered electors cast a valid vote (56,564 votes).
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