October 1974 general election · North East
Durham North West: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Durham North West at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 18,756. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 18,75643.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.1%43,568 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,267
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,953 | 64.2% | +5.2 | |
| Conservative | 9,197 | 21.1% | −1.5 | |
| Liberal | 6,418 | 14.7% | −3.6 | |
| Valid votes | 43,568 | |||
| Majority | 18,756 | 43.1% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Durham North West at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,953 votes (64.2%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Durham North West in October 1974?
18,756 votes (43.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Durham North West in October 1974?
71.1% of the 61,267 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,568 votes).
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