February 1974 general election · South West
Swindon: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Swindon at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 8,709. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,70917.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.9%50,281 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,161
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,093 | 47.9% | |
| Conservative | 15,384 | 30.6% | |
| Liberal | 10,564 | 21.0% | |
| Others | 240 | 0.5% | |
| Valid votes | 50,281 | ||
| Majority | 8,709 | 17.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Swindon at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,093 votes (47.9%).
What was the majority in Swindon in February 1974?
8,709 votes (17.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Swindon in February 1974?
80.9% of the 62,161 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,281 votes).
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