February 1974 general election · North West
Stalybridge and Hyde: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Stalybridge and Hyde at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 8,068. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,06815.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.9%52,626 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,829
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,922 | 47.4% | |
| Conservative | 16,854 | 32.0% | |
| Others | 10,850 | 20.6% | |
| Valid votes | 52,626 | ||
| Majority | 8,068 | 15.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Stalybridge and Hyde at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,922 votes (47.4%).
What was the majority in Stalybridge and Hyde in February 1974?
8,068 votes (15.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Stalybridge and Hyde in February 1974?
79.9% of the 65,829 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,626 votes).
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