February 1974 general election · South East
Portsmouth North: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Portsmouth North at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 320. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3200.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.9%54,678 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,473
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,847 | 43.6% | |
| Conservative | 23,527 | 43.0% | |
| Liberal | 7,304 | 13.4% | |
| Valid votes | 54,678 | ||
| Majority | 320 | 0.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Portsmouth North at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,847 votes (43.6%).
What was the majority in Portsmouth North in February 1974?
320 votes (0.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Portsmouth North in February 1974?
79.9% of the 68,473 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,678 votes).
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