February 1974 general election · Wales
Pontypridd: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Pontypridd at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 16,622. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 16,62230.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.4%53,935 valid votes
- Electorate
- 69,677
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 28,028 | 52.0% | |
| Conservative | 11,406 | 21.2% | |
| Liberal | 9,889 | 18.3% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 4,612 | 8.6% | |
| Valid votes | 53,935 | ||
| Majority | 16,622 | 30.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Pontypridd at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 28,028 votes (52.0%).
What was the majority in Pontypridd in February 1974?
16,622 votes (30.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Pontypridd in February 1974?
77.4% of the 69,677 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,935 votes).
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