October 1974 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Leeds West: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Leeds West at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 7,607. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7,60718.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.0%41,638 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,388
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,669 | 49.6% | +7.5 | |
| Liberal | 13,062 | 31.4% | −2.1 | |
| Conservative | 7,907 | 19.0% | −5.4 | |
| Valid votes | 41,638 | |||
| Majority | 7,607 | 18.3% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Leeds West at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,669 votes (49.6%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Leeds West in October 1974?
7,607 votes (18.3% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Leeds West in October 1974?
69.0% of the 60,388 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,638 votes).
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