February 1974 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
York: February 1974 general election result
Labour won York at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 831. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8311.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.8%63,310 valid votes
- Electorate
- 76,505
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,674 | 40.6% | |
| Conservative | 24,843 | 39.2% | |
| Liberal | 12,793 | 20.2% | |
| Valid votes | 63,310 | ||
| Majority | 831 | 1.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won York at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,674 votes (40.6%).
What was the majority in York in February 1974?
831 votes (1.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in York in February 1974?
82.8% of the 76,505 registered electors cast a valid vote (63,310 votes).
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