February 1974 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Leeds South East: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Leeds South East at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 9,454. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 9,45428.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 67.8%33,586 valid votes
- Electorate
- 49,501
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 17,827 | 53.1% | |
| Conservative | 8,373 | 24.9% | |
| Liberal | 6,981 | 20.8% | |
| Others | 405 | 1.2% | |
| Valid votes | 33,586 | ||
| Majority | 9,454 | 28.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Leeds South East at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 17,827 votes (53.1%).
What was the majority in Leeds South East in February 1974?
9,454 votes (28.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Leeds South East in February 1974?
67.8% of the 49,501 registered electors cast a valid vote (33,586 votes).
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