February 1974 general election · Wales
Ogmore: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Ogmore at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 17,553. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 17,55332.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.8%53,746 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,354
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 28,372 | 52.8% | |
| Liberal | 10,819 | 20.1% | |
| Conservative | 9,416 | 17.5% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 5,139 | 9.6% | |
| Valid votes | 53,746 | ||
| Majority | 17,553 | 32.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Ogmore at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 28,372 votes (52.8%).
What was the majority in Ogmore in February 1974?
17,553 votes (32.7% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Ogmore in February 1974?
79.8% of the 67,354 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,746 votes).
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