October 1974 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Bradford South: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Bradford South at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 8,275. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,27515.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.6%52,469 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,252
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,219 | 48.1% | +3.3 | |
| Conservative | 16,944 | 32.3% | +0.8 | |
| Liberal | 10,306 | 19.6% | −2.8 | |
| Valid votes | 52,469 | |||
| Majority | 8,275 | 15.8% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Bradford South at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,219 votes (48.1%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Bradford South in October 1974?
8,275 votes (15.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Bradford South in October 1974?
71.6% of the 73,252 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,469 votes).
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