February 1974 general election · East Midlands
Leicester West: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Leicester West at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 8,652. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,65217.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.5%48,317 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,037
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,195 | 56.3% | |
| Conservative | 18,543 | 38.4% | |
| Others | 2,579 | 5.3% | |
| Valid votes | 48,317 | ||
| Majority | 8,652 | 17.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Leicester West at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,195 votes (56.3%).
What was the majority in Leicester West in February 1974?
8,652 votes (17.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Leicester West in February 1974?
75.5% of the 64,037 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,317 votes).
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