October 1974 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Brighouse and Spenborough: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Brighouse and Spenborough at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 2,177. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,1774.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.6%50,016 valid votes
- Electorate
- 63,631
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,964 | 43.9% | +2.9 | |
| Conservative | 19,787 | 39.6% | +1.4 | |
| Liberal | 8,265 | 16.5% | −4.0 | |
| Valid votes | 50,016 | |||
| Majority | 2,177 | 4.4% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Brighouse and Spenborough at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,964 votes (43.9%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Brighouse and Spenborough in October 1974?
2,177 votes (4.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Brighouse and Spenborough in October 1974?
78.6% of the 63,631 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,016 votes).
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