February 1974 general election · Wales
Merthyr Tydfil: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Merthyr Tydfil at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 13,150. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 13,15041.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.1%31,975 valid votes
- Electorate
- 39,445
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,486 | 64.1% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 7,336 | 22.9% | |
| Conservative | 2,622 | 8.2% | |
| Liberal | 1,002 | 3.1% | |
| Others | 529 | 1.7% | |
| Valid votes | 31,975 | ||
| Majority | 13,150 | 41.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Merthyr Tydfil at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,486 votes (64.1%).
What was the majority in Merthyr Tydfil in February 1974?
13,150 votes (41.1% of valid votes) over the Plaid Cymru.
What was the turnout in Merthyr Tydfil in February 1974?
81.1% of the 39,445 registered electors cast a valid vote (31,975 votes).
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