October 1974 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Sheffield Brightside: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Sheffield Brightside at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 7,926. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7,92621.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 67.4%36,466 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,084
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 18,108 | 49.7% | −18.7 | |
| Others | 10,182 | 27.9% | +26.6 | |
| Conservative | 4,905 | 13.5% | −3.5 | |
| Liberal | 3,271 | 9.0% | −4.4 | |
| Valid votes | 36,466 | |||
| Majority | 7,926 | 21.7% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Sheffield Brightside at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 18,108 votes (49.7%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Sheffield Brightside in October 1974?
7,926 votes (21.7% of valid votes) over the Others.
What was the turnout in Sheffield Brightside in October 1974?
67.4% of the 54,084 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,466 votes).
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