February 1974 general election · Wales
Carmarthen: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Carmarthen at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 3. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 30.01% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.5%50,062 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,963
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 17,165 | 34.3% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 17,162 | 34.3% | |
| Liberal | 9,698 | 19.4% | |
| Conservative | 6,037 | 12.1% | |
| Valid votes | 50,062 | ||
| Majority | 3 | 0.01% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Carmarthen at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 17,165 votes (34.3%).
What was the majority in Carmarthen in February 1974?
3 votes (0.0% of valid votes) over the Plaid Cymru.
What was the turnout in Carmarthen in February 1974?
83.5% of the 59,963 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,062 votes).
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