February 1974 general election · East Midlands
Derby South: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Derby South at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 7,143. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7,14312.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.2%56,204 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,726
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 26,613 | 47.4% | |
| Conservative | 19,470 | 34.6% | |
| Liberal | 10,121 | 18.0% | |
| Valid votes | 56,204 | ||
| Majority | 7,143 | 12.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Derby South at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 26,613 votes (47.4%).
What was the majority in Derby South in February 1974?
7,143 votes (12.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Derby South in February 1974?
76.2% of the 73,726 registered electors cast a valid vote (56,204 votes).
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