February 1974 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Leeds North East: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Leeds North East at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 7,260. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,26016.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.4%43,523 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,499
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,822 | 47.8% | |
| Labour | 13,562 | 31.2% | |
| Liberal | 8,839 | 20.3% | |
| Others | 300 | 0.7% | |
| Valid votes | 43,523 | ||
| Majority | 7,260 | 16.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Leeds North East at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,822 votes (47.8%).
What was the majority in Leeds North East in February 1974?
7,260 votes (16.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Leeds North East in February 1974?
74.4% of the 58,499 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,523 votes).
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