February 1974 general election · Wales
Gower: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Gower at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 15,076. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 15,07633.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.9%45,114 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,476
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,856 | 52.9% | |
| Conservative | 8,780 | 19.5% | |
| Liberal | 8,737 | 19.4% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 3,741 | 8.3% | |
| Valid votes | 45,114 | ||
| Majority | 15,076 | 33.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Gower at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,856 votes (52.9%).
What was the majority in Gower in February 1974?
15,076 votes (33.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Gower in February 1974?
79.9% of the 56,476 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,114 votes).
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