February 1974 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Leeds East: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Leeds East at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 10,514. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 10,51420.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.3%50,492 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,091
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,550 | 50.6% | |
| Conservative | 15,036 | 29.8% | |
| Liberal | 9,906 | 19.6% | |
| Valid votes | 50,492 | ||
| Majority | 10,514 | 20.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Leeds East at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,550 votes (50.6%).
What was the majority in Leeds East in February 1974?
10,514 votes (20.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Leeds East in February 1974?
75.3% of the 67,091 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,492 votes).
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