October 1974 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Sheffield Hillsborough: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Sheffield Hillsborough at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 12,308. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 12,30835.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 66.6%34,656 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,022
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,026 | 60.7% | +5.1 | |
| Conservative | 8,718 | 25.2% | −2.0 | |
| Liberal | 4,912 | 14.2% | −3.1 | |
| Valid votes | 34,656 | |||
| Majority | 12,308 | 35.5% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Sheffield Hillsborough at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,026 votes (60.7%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Sheffield Hillsborough in October 1974?
12,308 votes (35.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Sheffield Hillsborough in October 1974?
66.6% of the 52,022 registered electors cast a valid vote (34,656 votes).
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