February 1974 general election · Wales
Cardiff West: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Cardiff West at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 3,346. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3,3468.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.6%37,983 valid votes
- Electorate
- 51,626
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 16,712 | 44.0% | |
| Conservative | 13,366 | 35.2% | |
| Liberal | 5,812 | 15.3% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 2,093 | 5.5% | |
| Valid votes | 37,983 | ||
| Majority | 3,346 | 8.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Cardiff West at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 16,712 votes (44.0%).
What was the majority in Cardiff West in February 1974?
3,346 votes (8.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Cardiff West in February 1974?
73.6% of the 51,626 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,983 votes).
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