February 1974 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Harrogate: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Harrogate at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 11,789. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 11,78922.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.0%51,390 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,198
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,517 | 53.6% | |
| Liberal | 15,728 | 30.6% | |
| Labour | 6,084 | 11.8% | |
| Others | 2,061 | 4.0% | |
| Valid votes | 51,390 | ||
| Majority | 11,789 | 22.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Harrogate at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,517 votes (53.6%).
What was the majority in Harrogate in February 1974?
11,789 votes (22.9% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Harrogate in February 1974?
80.0% of the 64,198 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,390 votes).
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