February 1974 general election · North East
Newcastle upon Tyne North: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Newcastle upon Tyne North at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 2,980. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,98010.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.4%29,378 valid votes
- Electorate
- 40,026
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 12,793 | 43.6% | |
| Labour | 9,813 | 33.4% | |
| Liberal | 6,772 | 23.1% | |
| Valid votes | 29,378 | ||
| Majority | 2,980 | 10.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Newcastle upon Tyne North at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 12,793 votes (43.6%).
What was the majority in Newcastle upon Tyne North in February 1974?
2,980 votes (10.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Newcastle upon Tyne North in February 1974?
73.4% of the 40,026 registered electors cast a valid vote (29,378 votes).
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