February 1974 general election · East Midlands
Ilkeston: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Ilkeston at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 14,180. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 14,18023.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.4%60,554 valid votes
- Electorate
- 74,347
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 31,500 | 52.0% | |
| Conservative | 17,320 | 28.6% | |
| Liberal | 11,734 | 19.4% | |
| Valid votes | 60,554 | ||
| Majority | 14,180 | 23.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Ilkeston at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 31,500 votes (52.0%).
What was the majority in Ilkeston in February 1974?
14,180 votes (23.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Ilkeston in February 1974?
81.4% of the 74,347 registered electors cast a valid vote (60,554 votes).
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