February 1974 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Sheffield Hillsborough: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Sheffield Hillsborough at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 11,280. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,28028.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.8%39,713 valid votes
- Electorate
- 51,687
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,065 | 55.6% | |
| Conservative | 10,785 | 27.2% | |
| Liberal | 6,863 | 17.3% | |
| Valid votes | 39,713 | ||
| Majority | 11,280 | 28.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Sheffield Hillsborough at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,065 votes (55.6%).
What was the majority in Sheffield Hillsborough in February 1974?
11,280 votes (28.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Sheffield Hillsborough in February 1974?
76.8% of the 51,687 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,713 votes).
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