February 1974 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Halifax: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Halifax at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 3,003. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3,0035.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.3%51,237 valid votes
- Electorate
- 63,047
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,970 | 40.9% | |
| Conservative | 17,967 | 35.1% | |
| Liberal | 12,300 | 24.0% | |
| Valid votes | 51,237 | ||
| Majority | 3,003 | 5.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Halifax at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,970 votes (40.9%).
What was the majority in Halifax in February 1974?
3,003 votes (5.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Halifax in February 1974?
81.3% of the 63,047 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,237 votes).
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