October 1974 general election · North East
Bishop Auckland: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Bishop Auckland at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 11,095. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,09521.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.9%51,435 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,561
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,181 | 52.9% | |
| Conservative | 16,086 | 31.3% | |
| Liberal | 8,168 | 15.9% | |
| Valid votes | 51,435 | ||
| Majority | 11,095 | 21.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Bishop Auckland at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,181 votes (52.9%).
What was the majority in Bishop Auckland in October 1974?
11,095 votes (21.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Bishop Auckland in October 1974?
70.9% of the 72,561 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,435 votes).
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