North East · Former constituency (1983–1992)
Houghton and Washington
Every general election in Houghton and Washington since 1983 (until 1992). Latest: Labour, majority 20,808.
1992 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 34,733 | 62.0% | |
| Conservative | 13,925 | 24.9% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 7,346 | 13.1% | |
| Valid votes | 56,004 | ||
| Majority | 20,808 | 37.2% | |
Lab hold Turnout 70.6% of 79,325 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Lab | Con | 20,808 | 37.2 | 70.6% | Lab hold |
| 1987 | Lab | Con | 20,193 | 36.4 | 71.2% | Lab hold |
| 1983 | Lab | Alliance | 13,821 | 27.3 | 66.2% |
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 Houghton and Washington?
Labour won Houghton and Washington at the 1992 general election with a majority of 20,808.
Which parties have won Houghton and Washington?
At the 3 general elections held under this name since 1983: Labour 3.
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