February 1974 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Rotherham: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Rotherham at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 16,734. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 16,73437.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.3%45,168 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,770
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,088 | 60.0% | |
| Conservative | 10,354 | 22.9% | |
| Liberal | 7,726 | 17.1% | |
| Valid votes | 45,168 | ||
| Majority | 16,734 | 37.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Rotherham at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,088 votes (60.0%).
What was the majority in Rotherham in February 1974?
16,734 votes (37.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Rotherham in February 1974?
74.3% of the 60,770 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,168 votes).
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