February 1974 general election · North East
Easington: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Easington at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 20,530. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 20,53043.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.9%46,744 valid votes
- Electorate
- 63,211
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 33,637 | 72.0% | |
| Conservative | 13,107 | 28.0% | |
| Valid votes | 46,744 | ||
| Majority | 20,530 | 43.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Easington at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 33,637 votes (72.0%).
What was the majority in Easington in February 1974?
20,530 votes (43.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Easington in February 1974?
73.9% of the 63,211 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,744 votes).
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