February 1974 general election · North East
Wallsend: February 1974 general election result
Labour won Wallsend at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 17,247. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 17,24725.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.5%67,483 valid votes
- Electorate
- 89,399
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 41,811 | 62.0% | |
| Conservative | 24,564 | 36.4% | |
| Others | 1,108 | 1.6% | |
| Valid votes | 67,483 | ||
| Majority | 17,247 | 25.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Wallsend at the February 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 41,811 votes (62.0%).
What was the majority in Wallsend in February 1974?
17,247 votes (25.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Wallsend in February 1974?
75.5% of the 89,399 registered electors cast a valid vote (67,483 votes).
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