February 1974 general election · Wales
Merioneth: February 1974 general election result
Plaid Cymru won Merioneth at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 588. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Plaid CymruPlaid Cymru
- Majority
- 5882.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 85.3%22,603 valid votes
- Electorate
- 26,512
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaid Cymru Won | 7,823 | 34.6% | |
| Labour | 7,235 | 32.0% | |
| Liberal | 4,153 | 18.4% | |
| Conservative | 3,392 | 15.0% | |
| Valid votes | 22,603 | ||
| Majority | 588 | 2.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Merioneth at the February 1974 general election?
The Plaid Cymru candidate won with 7,823 votes (34.6%).
What was the majority in Merioneth in February 1974?
588 votes (2.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Merioneth in February 1974?
85.3% of the 26,512 registered electors cast a valid vote (22,603 votes).
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