February 1974 general election · East Midlands
Bassetlaw: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Bassetlaw at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 11,234. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,23420.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.0%56,214 valid votes
- Electorate
- 71,114
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 33,724 | 60.0% | |
| Conservative | 22,490 | 40.0% | |
| Valid votes | 56,214 | ||
| Majority | 11,234 | 20.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Bassetlaw at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 33,724 votes (60.0%).
What was the majority in Bassetlaw in February 1974?
11,234 votes (20.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Bassetlaw in February 1974?
79.0% of the 71,114 registered electors cast a valid vote (56,214 votes).
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