February 1974 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Sheffield Brightside: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Sheffield Brightside at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 20,567. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 20,56751.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.5%40,019 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,723
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,363 | 68.4% | |
| Conservative | 6,796 | 17.0% | |
| Liberal | 5,347 | 13.4% | |
| Others | 513 | 1.3% | |
| Valid votes | 40,019 | ||
| Majority | 20,567 | 51.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Sheffield Brightside at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,363 votes (68.4%).
What was the majority in Sheffield Brightside in February 1974?
20,567 votes (51.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Sheffield Brightside in February 1974?
74.5% of the 53,723 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,019 votes).
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