1964 general election · North East
North West Durham: 1964 general election result
Labour won North West Durham at the 1964 general election with a majority of 14,726. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 14,72639.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.0%37,286 valid votes
- Electorate
- 47,812
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 26,006 | 69.8% | +1.7 | |
| Conservative | 11,280 | 30.3% | −1.7 | |
| Valid votes | 37,286 | |||
| Majority | 14,726 | 39.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1959 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won North West Durham at the 1964 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 26,006 votes (69.8%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in North West Durham in 1964?
14,726 votes (39.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in North West Durham in 1964?
78.0% of the 47,812 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,286 votes).
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