February 1974 general election · North East
Blaydon: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Blaydon at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 6,574. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,57417.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 67.2%37,984 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,485
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,279 | 58.7% | |
| Conservative | 15,705 | 41.4% | |
| Valid votes | 37,984 | ||
| Majority | 6,574 | 17.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Blaydon at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,279 votes (58.7%).
What was the majority in Blaydon in February 1974?
6,574 votes (17.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Blaydon in February 1974?
67.2% of the 56,485 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,984 votes).
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