February 1974 general election · North East
Jarrow: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Jarrow at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 13,892. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 13,89233.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.7%41,588 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,216
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,740 | 66.7% | |
| Conservative | 13,848 | 33.3% | |
| Valid votes | 41,588 | ||
| Majority | 13,892 | 33.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Jarrow at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,740 votes (66.7%).
What was the majority in Jarrow in February 1974?
13,892 votes (33.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Jarrow in February 1974?
76.7% of the 54,216 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,588 votes).
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