February 1974 general election · North East
Durham North West: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Durham North West at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 17,461. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 17,46136.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.1%48,000 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,690
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 28,326 | 59.0% | |
| Conservative | 10,865 | 22.6% | |
| Liberal | 8,809 | 18.4% | |
| Valid votes | 48,000 | ||
| Majority | 17,461 | 36.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Durham North West at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 28,326 votes (59.0%).
What was the majority in Durham North West in February 1974?
17,461 votes (36.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Durham North West in February 1974?
79.1% of the 60,690 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,000 votes).
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