February 1974 general election · North East
Hexham: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Hexham at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 7,930. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,93015.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.2%52,918 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,400
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,059 | 45.5% | |
| Labour | 16,129 | 30.5% | |
| Liberal | 12,730 | 24.1% | |
| Valid votes | 52,918 | ||
| Majority | 7,930 | 15.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Hexham at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,059 votes (45.5%).
What was the majority in Hexham in February 1974?
7,930 votes (15.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Hexham in February 1974?
82.2% of the 64,400 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,918 votes).
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