1918 General Election - Houghton-le-Spring
| Year | 1918 |
| General election | 1918 General Election |
| Constituency | Houghton-le-Spring |
| Turnout | 61.8% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Richardson, Robert | Labour | 7,315 |
| Wing, Thomas Edward | Liberal | 6,626 |
| Lindsley, John | National Democratic and Labour with Coalition Coupon | 6,185 |