October 1974 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Grimsby: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Grimsby at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 6,982. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,98215.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.4%45,979 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,284
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,657 | 47.1% | +4.3 | |
| Conservative | 14,675 | 31.9% | +0.3 | |
| Liberal | 9,481 | 20.6% | −3.4 | |
| Others | 166 | 0.4% | −1.3 | |
| Valid votes | 45,979 | |||
| Majority | 6,982 | 15.2% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Grimsby at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,657 votes (47.1%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Grimsby in October 1974?
6,982 votes (15.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Grimsby in October 1974?
69.4% of the 66,284 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,979 votes).
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