October 1974 general election · East of England
Welwyn and Hatfield: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Welwyn and Hatfield at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 520 (Lab gain from Con). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 5201.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.3%54,576 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,129
- Result
- Lab gain from Con
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,339 | 42.8% | +5.4 | |
| Conservative | 22,819 | 41.8% | +2.0 | |
| Liberal | 8,418 | 15.4% | −7.4 | |
| Valid votes | 54,576 | |||
| Majority | 520 | 1.0% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Welwyn and Hatfield at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,339 votes (42.8%). Result: Lab gain from Con.
What was the majority in Welwyn and Hatfield in October 1974?
520 votes (1.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Welwyn and Hatfield in October 1974?
81.3% of the 67,129 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,576 votes).
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