February 1974 general election · North East
Houghton-le-Spring: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Houghton-le-Spring at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 23,963. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 23,96353.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.1%44,563 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,318
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 34,263 | 76.9% | |
| Conservative | 10,300 | 23.1% | |
| Valid votes | 44,563 | ||
| Majority | 23,963 | 53.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Houghton-le-Spring at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 34,263 votes (76.9%).
What was the majority in Houghton-le-Spring in February 1974?
23,963 votes (53.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Houghton-le-Spring in February 1974?
75.1% of the 59,318 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,563 votes).
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