February 1974 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Dewsbury: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Dewsbury at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 5,412. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 5,41210.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.7%49,859 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,991
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,186 | 42.5% | |
| Conservative | 15,774 | 31.6% | |
| Liberal | 12,899 | 25.9% | |
| Valid votes | 49,859 | ||
| Majority | 5,412 | 10.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Dewsbury at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,186 votes (42.5%).
What was the majority in Dewsbury in February 1974?
5,412 votes (10.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Dewsbury in February 1974?
81.7% of the 60,991 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,859 votes).
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