February 1974 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Grimsby: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Grimsby at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 5,671. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 5,67111.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.7%50,399 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,683
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,585 | 42.8% | |
| Conservative | 15,914 | 31.6% | |
| Liberal | 12,084 | 24.0% | |
| Others | 816 | 1.6% | |
| Valid votes | 50,399 | ||
| Majority | 5,671 | 11.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Grimsby at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,585 votes (42.8%).
What was the majority in Grimsby in February 1974?
5,671 votes (11.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Grimsby in February 1974?
76.7% of the 65,683 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,399 votes).
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