February 1974 general election · Wales
Swansea East: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Swansea East at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 19,687. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 19,68745.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.8%43,029 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,301
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 28,537 | 66.3% | |
| Conservative | 8,850 | 20.6% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 5,135 | 11.9% | |
| Others | 507 | 1.2% | |
| Valid votes | 43,029 | ||
| Majority | 19,687 | 45.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Swansea East at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 28,537 votes (66.3%).
What was the majority in Swansea East in February 1974?
19,687 votes (45.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Swansea East in February 1974?
73.8% of the 58,301 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,029 votes).
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