North East · Former constituency (1918–1951)
Durham Bishop Auckland
Every general election in Durham Bishop Auckland since 1918 (until 1951). Latest: Labour, majority 8,986.
1951 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,881 | 60.5% | |
| Conservative | 16,895 | 39.5% | |
| Valid votes | 42,776 | ||
| Majority | 8,986 | 21.0% | |
Lab hold Turnout 85.1% of 50,280 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Lab | Con | 8,986 | 21.0 | 85.1% | Lab hold |
| 1950 | Lab | Con | 11,370 | 26.3 | 86.5% | |
| 1945 | Lab | Nat Lib | 8,860 | 28.3 | 73.5% | |
| 1935 | Lab | Lib | 8,086 | 24.6 | 79.2% | Lab gain from Nat Lib |
| 1931 | Nat Lib | Lab | 955 | 2.8 | 82.5% | Nat Lib gain from Lab |
| 1929 | Lab | Lib | 8,203 | 25.7 | 76.5% | Lab hold |
| 1924 | Lab | Lib | 2,918 | 10.2 | 80.9% | Lab hold |
| 1923 | Lab | Lib | 6,642 | 25.5 | 75.5% | Lab hold |
| 1922 | Lab | Nat Lib | 1,927 | 7.4 | 74.8% | Lab hold |
| 1918 | Lab | Co Lib | 2,643 | 13.3 | 60.8% |
Constituency boundaries were redrawn several times (most recently in 1983, 1997, 2005 (Scotland), 2010 and 2024), so the area behind the name changed over time. Before 2010 results are by party; candidate names start in 2010.
Questions and answers
Who last won Durham Bishop Auckland?
Labour won Durham Bishop Auckland at the 1951 general election with a majority of 8,986.
Which parties have won Durham Bishop Auckland?
At the 10 general elections held under this name since 1918: Labour 9, National Liberal 1.
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