February 1974 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Wakefield: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Wakefield at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 11,418. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,41821.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.9%52,655 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,930
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,032 | 51.3% | |
| Conservative | 15,614 | 29.7% | |
| Liberal | 10,009 | 19.0% | |
| Valid votes | 52,655 | ||
| Majority | 11,418 | 21.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Wakefield at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,032 votes (51.3%).
What was the majority in Wakefield in February 1974?
11,418 votes (21.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Wakefield in February 1974?
79.9% of the 65,930 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,655 votes).
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