October 1974 general election · North East
Sunderland South: October 1974 general election result
Labour won Sunderland South at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 13,030. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 13,03025.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.1%52,044 valid votes
- Electorate
- 76,464
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 28,623 | 55.0% | +5.4 | |
| Conservative | 15,593 | 30.0% | −4.5 | |
| Liberal | 7,828 | 15.0% | −0.9 | |
| Valid votes | 52,044 | |||
| Majority | 13,030 | 25.0% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Sunderland South at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 28,623 votes (55.0%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Sunderland South in October 1974?
13,030 votes (25.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Sunderland South in October 1974?
68.1% of the 76,464 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,044 votes).
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