February 1974 general election · North East
Gateshead East: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Gateshead East at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 15,299. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 15,29931.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.6%49,435 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,881
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,269 | 55.2% | |
| Conservative | 11,970 | 24.2% | |
| Liberal | 10,196 | 20.6% | |
| Valid votes | 49,435 | ||
| Majority | 15,299 | 31.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Gateshead East at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,269 votes (55.2%).
What was the majority in Gateshead East in February 1974?
15,299 votes (31.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Gateshead East in February 1974?
78.6% of the 62,881 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,435 votes).
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