October 1974 general election · Wales
Swansea West: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Swansea West at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 4,836. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 4,8369.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.0%48,914 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,211
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,565 | 46.1% | +2.8 | |
| Conservative | 17,729 | 36.3% | −0.6 | |
| Liberal | 6,842 | 14.0% | −2.2 | |
| Plaid Cymru | 1,778 | 3.6% | 0 | |
| Valid votes | 48,914 | |||
| Majority | 4,836 | 9.9% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Swansea West at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,565 votes (46.1%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Swansea West in October 1974?
4,836 votes (9.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Swansea West in October 1974?
75.0% of the 65,211 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,914 votes).
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