October 1974 general election · North East
Durham: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Durham at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 18,116. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 18,11633.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.6%53,505 valid votes
- Electorate
- 74,692
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 31,305 | 58.5% | +6.0 | |
| Conservative | 13,189 | 24.7% | −2.4 | |
| Liberal | 9,011 | 16.8% | −3.6 | |
| Valid votes | 53,505 | |||
| Majority | 18,116 | 33.9% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Durham at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 31,305 votes (58.5%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Durham in October 1974?
18,116 votes (33.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Durham in October 1974?
71.6% of the 74,692 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,505 votes).
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