February 1974 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Sowerby: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Sowerby at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 115. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 1150.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.0%40,123 valid votes
- Electorate
- 48,345
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 14,492 | 36.1% | |
| Conservative | 14,377 | 35.8% | |
| Liberal | 11,254 | 28.1% | |
| Valid votes | 40,123 | ||
| Majority | 115 | 0.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Sowerby at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 14,492 votes (36.1%).
What was the majority in Sowerby in February 1974?
115 votes (0.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Sowerby in February 1974?
83.0% of the 48,345 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,123 votes).
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