February 1974 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Dearne Valley: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Dearne Valley at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 26,854. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 26,85453.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.5%50,456 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,695
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 34,727 | 68.8% | |
| Liberal | 7,873 | 15.6% | |
| Conservative | 6,950 | 13.8% | |
| Others | 906 | 1.8% | |
| Valid votes | 50,456 | ||
| Majority | 26,854 | 53.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Dearne Valley at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 34,727 votes (68.8%).
What was the majority in Dearne Valley in February 1974?
26,854 votes (53.2% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Dearne Valley in February 1974?
80.5% of the 62,695 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,456 votes).
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