February 1974 general election · Wales
Cardiff South East: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Cardiff South East at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 7,146. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7,14617.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.3%42,168 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,785
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,641 | 49.0% | |
| Conservative | 13,495 | 32.0% | |
| Others | 3,800 | 9.0% | |
| Liberal | 2,978 | 7.1% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 1,254 | 3.0% | |
| Valid votes | 42,168 | ||
| Majority | 7,146 | 17.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Cardiff South East at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,641 votes (49.0%).
What was the majority in Cardiff South East in February 1974?
7,146 votes (17.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Cardiff South East in February 1974?
74.3% of the 56,785 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,168 votes).
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