February 1974 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Leeds South: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Leeds South at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 11,860. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,86030.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.9%38,680 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,307
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,365 | 55.2% | |
| Liberal | 9,505 | 24.6% | |
| Conservative | 7,810 | 20.2% | |
| Valid votes | 38,680 | ||
| Majority | 11,860 | 30.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Leeds South at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,365 votes (55.2%).
What was the majority in Leeds South in February 1974?
11,860 votes (30.7% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Leeds South in February 1974?
73.9% of the 52,307 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,680 votes).
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