February 1974 general election · North East
Consett: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Consett at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 18,343. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 18,34340.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.5%44,843 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,622
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,401 | 61.1% | |
| Conservative | 9,058 | 20.2% | |
| Liberal | 8,384 | 18.7% | |
| Valid votes | 44,843 | ||
| Majority | 18,343 | 40.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Consett at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,401 votes (61.1%).
What was the majority in Consett in February 1974?
18,343 votes (40.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Consett in February 1974?
76.5% of the 58,622 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,843 votes).
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