February 1974 general election · South West
Plymouth Devonport: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Plymouth Devonport at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 437. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 4371.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.3%37,499 valid votes
- Electorate
- 49,802
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 15,819 | 42.2% | |
| Conservative | 15,382 | 41.0% | |
| Liberal | 6,298 | 16.8% | |
| Valid votes | 37,499 | ||
| Majority | 437 | 1.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Plymouth Devonport at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 15,819 votes (42.2%).
What was the majority in Plymouth Devonport in February 1974?
437 votes (1.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Plymouth Devonport in February 1974?
75.3% of the 49,802 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,499 votes).
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