February 1974 general election · Wales
Newport: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Newport at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 11,382. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,38218.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.0%60,190 valid votes
- Electorate
- 74,351
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 29,384 | 48.8% | |
| Conservative | 18,002 | 29.9% | |
| Liberal | 11,868 | 19.7% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 936 | 1.6% | |
| Valid votes | 60,190 | ||
| Majority | 11,382 | 18.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Newport at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 29,384 votes (48.8%).
What was the majority in Newport in February 1974?
11,382 votes (18.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Newport in February 1974?
81.0% of the 74,351 registered electors cast a valid vote (60,190 votes).
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