Houghton and Washington — UK General Election Results
Houghton and Washington was won by Labour at the 1992 general election, with a majority of 20,808 votes over Conservative. This page covers every general election in Houghton and Washington from 1983 to 1992.
Full Election History, 1983–1992
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Roland Boyes (Labour) | 26,168 | 51.7% | Rodney Frank Kenyon (Social Democratic Party) | 13,821 (27.3 pts) | 66.9% |
| 1987 | Roland Boyes (Labour) | 32,805 | 59.1% | Martin Callanan (Conservative) | 20,193 (36.4 pts) | 71.2% |
| 1992 | Roland Boyes (Labour) | 34,733 | 62.0% | Andrew Tyrie (Conservative) | 20,808 (37.1 pts) | 70.6% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roland Boyes | Labour | 26,168 | 51.7% | Yes |
| Rodney Frank Kenyon | Social Democratic Party | 12,347 | 24.4% | No |
| William Richard Fletcher Vane | Conservative | 12,104 | 23.9% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roland Boyes | Labour | 32,805 | 59.1% | Yes |
| Martin Callanan | Conservative | 12,612 | 22.7% | No |
| Rodney Frank Kenyon | Social Democratic Party | 10,090 | 18.2% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roland Boyes | Labour | 34,733 | 62.0% | Yes |
| Andrew Tyrie | Conservative | 13,925 | 24.9% | No |
| Owen Dumpleton | Liberal Democrat | 7,346 | 13.1% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Houghton and Washington has been contested at 3 general elections on record since 1983. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Labour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Houghton and Washington in the 1992 general election?
Labour won Houghton and Washington in 1992 with 34,733 votes (62.0%), a majority of 20,808 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won Houghton and Washington since 1983?
Since 1983, Houghton and Washington has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Houghton and Washington?
The closest result on record for Houghton and Washington was 1983, when Labour beat Social Democratic Party by just 13,821 votes (27.3 percentage points).