February 1974 general election · Wales
Ebbw Vale: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Ebbw Vale at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 15,664. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 15,66452.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.6%29,726 valid votes
- Electorate
- 37,355
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,660 | 69.5% | |
| Liberal | 4,996 | 16.8% | |
| Conservative | 2,303 | 7.8% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 1,767 | 5.9% | |
| Valid votes | 29,726 | ||
| Majority | 15,664 | 52.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Ebbw Vale at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,660 votes (69.5%).
What was the majority in Ebbw Vale in February 1974?
15,664 votes (52.7% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Ebbw Vale in February 1974?
79.6% of the 37,355 registered electors cast a valid vote (29,726 votes).
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