February 1974 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Shipley: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Shipley at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 4,155. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,1559.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 87.4%45,073 valid votes
- Electorate
- 51,547
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 19,439 | 43.1% | |
| Labour | 15,284 | 33.9% | |
| Liberal | 10,158 | 22.5% | |
| Others | 192 | 0.4% | |
| Valid votes | 45,073 | ||
| Majority | 4,155 | 9.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Shipley at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 19,439 votes (43.1%).
What was the majority in Shipley in February 1974?
4,155 votes (9.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Shipley in February 1974?
87.4% of the 51,547 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,073 votes).
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