February 1974 general election · Wales
Caerphilly: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Caerphilly at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 12,882. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 12,88229.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.5%43,417 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,013
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,838 | 57.2% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 11,956 | 27.5% | |
| Conservative | 5,912 | 13.6% | |
| Others | 711 | 1.6% | |
| Valid votes | 43,417 | ||
| Majority | 12,882 | 29.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Caerphilly at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,838 votes (57.2%).
What was the majority in Caerphilly in February 1974?
12,882 votes (29.7% of valid votes) over the Plaid Cymru.
What was the turnout in Caerphilly in February 1974?
77.5% of the 56,013 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,417 votes).
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