February 1974 general election · Wales
Pontypool: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Pontypool at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 17,465. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 17,46541.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.0%42,104 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,663
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,133 | 59.7% | |
| Liberal | 7,668 | 18.2% | |
| Conservative | 7,497 | 17.8% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 1,308 | 3.1% | |
| Others | 498 | 1.2% | |
| Valid votes | 42,104 | ||
| Majority | 17,465 | 41.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Pontypool at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,133 votes (59.7%).
What was the majority in Pontypool in February 1974?
17,465 votes (41.5% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Pontypool in February 1974?
77.0% of the 54,663 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,104 votes).
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