October 1974 general election · North East
Newcastle-upon-Tyne North: October 1974 general election result
The Conservatives won Newcastle-upon-Tyne North at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 469. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4691.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 65.0%26,154 valid votes
- Electorate
- 40,232
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 11,217 | 42.9% | −0.7 | |
| Labour | 10,748 | 41.1% | +7.7 | |
| Liberal | 4,189 | 16.0% | −7.0 | |
| Valid votes | 26,154 | |||
| Majority | 469 | 1.8% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Newcastle-upon-Tyne North at the October 1974 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 11,217 votes (42.9%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Newcastle-upon-Tyne North in October 1974?
469 votes (1.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Newcastle-upon-Tyne North in October 1974?
65.0% of the 40,232 registered electors cast a valid vote (26,154 votes).
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