February 1974 general election · North East
Chester-le-Street: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Chester-le-Street at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 18,726. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 18,72633.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.5%56,633 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,838
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 33,534 | 59.2% | |
| Liberal | 14,808 | 26.2% | |
| Conservative | 8,291 | 14.6% | |
| Valid votes | 56,633 | ||
| Majority | 18,726 | 33.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Chester-le-Street at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 33,534 votes (59.2%).
What was the majority in Chester-le-Street in February 1974?
18,726 votes (33.1% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Chester-le-Street in February 1974?
83.5% of the 67,838 registered electors cast a valid vote (56,633 votes).
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