October 1974 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Wakefield: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Wakefield at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 12,806. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 12,80627.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.3%46,730 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,518
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,616 | 54.8% | +3.5 | |
| Conservative | 12,810 | 27.4% | −2.2 | |
| Liberal | 8,304 | 17.8% | −1.2 | |
| Valid votes | 46,730 | |||
| Majority | 12,806 | 27.4% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Wakefield at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,616 votes (54.8%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Wakefield in October 1974?
12,806 votes (27.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Wakefield in October 1974?
70.3% of the 66,518 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,730 votes).
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