February 1974 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Howden: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Howden at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 6,211. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,21113.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.6%44,832 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,036
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,892 | 48.8% | |
| Liberal | 15,681 | 35.0% | |
| Labour | 7,259 | 16.2% | |
| Valid votes | 44,832 | ||
| Majority | 6,211 | 13.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Howden at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,892 votes (48.8%).
What was the majority in Howden in February 1974?
6,211 votes (13.9% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Howden in February 1974?
78.6% of the 57,036 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,832 votes).
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