October 1974 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Pontefract: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Pontefract at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 23,242. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 23,24254.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.2%42,890 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,271
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 30,208 | 70.4% | |
| Conservative | 6,966 | 16.2% | |
| Liberal | 5,259 | 12.3% | |
| Others | 457 | 1.1% | |
| Valid votes | 42,890 | ||
| Majority | 23,242 | 54.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Pontefract at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 30,208 votes (70.4%).
What was the majority in Pontefract in October 1974?
23,242 votes (54.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Pontefract in October 1974?
71.2% of the 60,271 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,890 votes).
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