February 1974 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Pontefract and Castleford: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Pontefract and Castleford at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 23,804. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 23,80451.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.1%46,005 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,695
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 34,409 | 74.8% | |
| Conservative | 10,605 | 23.1% | |
| Others | 991 | 2.2% | |
| Valid votes | 46,005 | ||
| Majority | 23,804 | 51.7% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Pontefract and Castleford at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 34,409 votes (74.8%).
What was the majority in Pontefract and Castleford in February 1974?
23,804 votes (51.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Pontefract and Castleford in February 1974?
77.1% of the 59,695 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,005 votes).
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