February 1974 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Penistone: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Penistone at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 13,713. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 13,71324.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 84.1%55,888 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,479
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,797 | 49.7% | |
| Conservative | 14,084 | 25.2% | |
| Liberal | 13,140 | 23.5% | |
| Others | 867 | 1.6% | |
| Valid votes | 55,888 | ||
| Majority | 13,713 | 24.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Penistone at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,797 votes (49.7%).
What was the majority in Penistone in February 1974?
13,713 votes (24.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Penistone in February 1974?
84.1% of the 66,479 registered electors cast a valid vote (55,888 votes).
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