October 1974 general election · North East
The Hartlepools: October 1974 general election result
Labour won The Hartlepools at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 7,894. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7,89416.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.4%47,300 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,325
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,440 | 51.7% | |
| Conservative | 16,546 | 35.0% | |
| Liberal | 6,314 | 13.4% | |
| Valid votes | 47,300 | ||
| Majority | 7,894 | 16.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won The Hartlepools at the October 1974 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,440 votes (51.7%).
What was the majority in The Hartlepools in October 1974?
7,894 votes (16.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in The Hartlepools in October 1974?
72.4% of the 65,325 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,300 votes).
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