February 1974 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Huddersfield West: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Huddersfield West at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 630. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6301.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.9%44,028 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,101
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 17,434 | 39.6% | |
| Conservative | 16,804 | 38.2% | |
| Liberal | 9,790 | 22.2% | |
| Valid votes | 44,028 | ||
| Majority | 630 | 1.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Huddersfield West at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 17,434 votes (39.6%).
What was the majority in Huddersfield West in February 1974?
630 votes (1.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Huddersfield West in February 1974?
82.9% of the 53,101 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,028 votes).
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