February 1974 general election · North East
Tynemouth: February 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Tynemouth at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 6,387. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,38710.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.0%60,654 valid votes
- Electorate
- 75,796
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,824 | 44.2% | |
| Labour | 20,437 | 33.7% | |
| Liberal | 13,393 | 22.1% | |
| Valid votes | 60,654 | ||
| Majority | 6,387 | 10.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Tynemouth at the February 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,824 votes (44.2%).
What was the majority in Tynemouth in February 1974?
6,387 votes (10.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Tynemouth in February 1974?
80.0% of the 75,796 registered electors cast a valid vote (60,654 votes).
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