February 1974 general election · East Midlands
Newark: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Newark at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 4,497. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 4,4977.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.0%58,675 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,727
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 31,586 | 53.8% | |
| Conservative | 27,089 | 46.2% | |
| Valid votes | 58,675 | ||
| Majority | 4,497 | 7.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Newark at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 31,586 votes (53.8%).
What was the majority in Newark in February 1974?
4,497 votes (7.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Newark in February 1974?
83.0% of the 70,727 registered electors cast a valid vote (58,675 votes).
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