October 1974 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Penistone: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Penistone at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 15,135. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 15,13530.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.7%50,057 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,043
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,146 | 54.2% | +4.5 | |
| Conservative | 12,011 | 24.0% | −1.2 | |
| Liberal | 10,900 | 21.8% | −1.7 | |
| Valid votes | 50,057 | |||
| Majority | 15,135 | 30.2% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Penistone at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,146 votes (54.2%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Penistone in October 1974?
15,135 votes (30.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Penistone in October 1974?
74.7% of the 67,043 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,057 votes).
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