February 1974 general election · Wales
Barry: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Barry at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 5,547. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,5479.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.3%57,077 valid votes
- Electorate
- 69,356
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,326 | 44.4% | |
| Labour | 19,779 | 34.7% | |
| Liberal | 10,048 | 17.6% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 1,924 | 3.4% | |
| Valid votes | 57,077 | ||
| Majority | 5,547 | 9.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Barry at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,326 votes (44.4%).
What was the majority in Barry in February 1974?
5,547 votes (9.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Barry in February 1974?
82.3% of the 69,356 registered electors cast a valid vote (57,077 votes).
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