February 1974 general election · West Midlands
Stoke-on-Trent South: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Stoke-on-Trent South at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 15,669. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 15,66928.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.4%55,690 valid votes
- Electorate
- 71,970
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 31,650 | 56.8% | |
| Conservative | 15,981 | 28.7% | |
| Liberal | 7,578 | 13.6% | |
| Others | 481 | 0.9% | |
| Valid votes | 55,690 | ||
| Majority | 15,669 | 28.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Stoke-on-Trent South at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 31,650 votes (56.8%).
What was the majority in Stoke-on-Trent South in February 1974?
15,669 votes (28.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Stoke-on-Trent South in February 1974?
77.4% of the 71,970 registered electors cast a valid vote (55,690 votes).
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