North East · Former constituency (1955–1979)
Durham
Every general election in Durham since 1955 (until 1979). Latest: Labour, majority 11,237.
1979 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 30,903 | 52.3% | |
| Conservative | 19,666 | 33.3% | |
| Liberal | 8,562 | 14.5% | |
| Valid votes | 59,131 | ||
| Majority | 11,237 | 19.0% | |
Lab hold Turnout 76.3% of 77,463 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Lab | Con | 11,237 | 19.0 | 76.3% | Lab hold |
| October 1974 | Lab | Con | 18,116 | 33.9 | 71.6% | Lab hold |
| February 1974 | Lab | Con | 15,203 | 25.4 | 80.8% | |
| 1970 | Lab | Con | 17,059 | 33.8 | 73.3% | Lab hold |
| 1966 | Lab | Con | 18,817 | 41.3 | 74.7% | Lab hold |
| 1964 | Lab | Con | 17,609 | 36.7 | 78.8% | Lab hold |
| 1959 | Lab | Con | 16,689 | 32.8 | 81.8% | Lab hold |
| 1955 | Lab | Con | 15,772 | 32.2 | 79.5% |
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?
Labour won Durham at the 1979 general election with a majority of 11,237.
Which parties have won Durham?
At the 8 general elections held under this name since 1955: Labour 8.
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