October 1974 general election · North East
Sunderland North: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Sunderland North at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 15,671. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 15,67130.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 67.0%50,642 valid votes
- Electorate
- 75,560
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 29,618 | 58.5% | +6.3 | |
| Conservative | 13,947 | 27.5% | −4.1 | |
| Liberal | 7,077 | 14.0% | −2.3 | |
| Valid votes | 50,642 | |||
| Majority | 15,671 | 30.9% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Sunderland North at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 29,618 votes (58.5%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Sunderland North in October 1974?
15,671 votes (30.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Sunderland North in October 1974?
67.0% of the 75,560 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,642 votes).
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