October 1974 general election · Wales
East Flintshire: October 1974 general election result
Labour won East Flintshire at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 9,586. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 9,58617.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.7%55,183 valid votes
- Electorate
- 69,255
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,002 | 48.9% | |
| Conservative | 17,416 | 31.6% | |
| Liberal | 8,986 | 16.3% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 1,779 | 3.2% | |
| Valid votes | 55,183 | ||
| Majority | 9,586 | 17.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won East Flintshire at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,002 votes (48.9%).
What was the majority in East Flintshire in October 1974?
9,586 votes (17.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in East Flintshire in October 1974?
79.7% of the 69,255 registered electors cast a valid vote (55,183 votes).
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