February 1974 general election · North East
Durham: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Durham at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 15,203. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 15,20325.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.8%59,842 valid votes
- Electorate
- 74,043
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 31,405 | 52.5% | |
| Conservative | 16,202 | 27.1% | |
| Liberal | 12,235 | 20.5% | |
| Valid votes | 59,842 | ||
| Majority | 15,203 | 25.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Durham at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 31,405 votes (52.5%).
What was the majority in Durham in February 1974?
15,203 votes (25.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Durham in February 1974?
80.8% of the 74,043 registered electors cast a valid vote (59,842 votes).
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