February 1974 general election · East of England
Welwyn and Hatfield: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Welwyn and Hatfield at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 1,415. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,4152.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 85.3%56,670 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,418
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,581 | 39.9% | |
| Labour | 21,166 | 37.4% | |
| Liberal | 12,923 | 22.8% | |
| Valid votes | 56,670 | ||
| Majority | 1,415 | 2.5% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Welwyn and Hatfield at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,581 votes (39.9%).
What was the majority in Welwyn and Hatfield in February 1974?
1,415 votes (2.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Welwyn and Hatfield in February 1974?
85.3% of the 66,418 registered electors cast a valid vote (56,670 votes).
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