February 1974 general election · Wales
Cardigan: February 1974 general election result
The Liberals won Cardigan at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 2,476. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LiberalLiberal
- Majority
- 2,4766.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.7%35,778 valid votes
- Electorate
- 42,752
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Won | 14,371 | 40.2% | |
| Labour | 11,895 | 33.3% | |
| Conservative | 4,758 | 13.3% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 4,754 | 13.3% | |
| Valid votes | 35,778 | ||
| Majority | 2,476 | 6.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Cardigan at the February 1974 general election?
The Liberal candidate won with 14,371 votes (40.2%).
What was the majority in Cardigan in February 1974?
2,476 votes (6.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Cardigan in February 1974?
83.7% of the 42,752 registered electors cast a valid vote (35,778 votes).
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