October 1974 general election · West Midlands
Stoke on Trent Central: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Stoke on Trent Central at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 14,653. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 14,65336.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 65.3%39,952 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,202
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,146 | 60.4% | −3.4 | |
| Conservative | 9,493 | 23.8% | −12.5 | |
| Liberal | 6,313 | 15.8% | +15.8 | |
| Valid votes | 39,952 | |||
| Majority | 14,653 | 36.7% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Stoke on Trent Central at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,146 votes (60.4%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Stoke on Trent Central in October 1974?
14,653 votes (36.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Stoke on Trent Central in October 1974?
65.3% of the 61,202 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,952 votes).
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