February 1974 general election · East of England
Luton East: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Luton East at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 1,425. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 1,4253.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.5%42,684 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,043
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 17,137 | 40.2% | |
| Conservative | 15,712 | 36.8% | |
| Liberal | 9,680 | 22.7% | |
| Others | 155 | 0.4% | |
| Valid votes | 42,684 | ||
| Majority | 1,425 | 3.3% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Luton East at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 17,137 votes (40.2%).
What was the majority in Luton East in February 1974?
1,425 votes (3.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Luton East in February 1974?
80.5% of the 53,043 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,684 votes).
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