February 1974 general election · East Midlands
Leicester South: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Leicester South at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 1,766. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,7663.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.4%54,907 valid votes
- Electorate
- 71,895
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,943 | 41.8% | |
| Labour | 21,177 | 38.6% | |
| Liberal | 9,148 | 16.7% | |
| Others | 1,639 | 3.0% | |
| Valid votes | 54,907 | ||
| Majority | 1,766 | 3.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Leicester South at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,943 votes (41.8%).
What was the majority in Leicester South in February 1974?
1,766 votes (3.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Leicester South in February 1974?
76.4% of the 71,895 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,907 votes).
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