1970 General Election - Gateshead West
| Year | 1970 |
| General election | 1970 General Election |
| Constituency | Gateshead West |
| Turnout | 66.6% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Horam, John | Labour | 15,622 |
| O'Sullivan, John | Conservative | 7,328 |
| Year | 1970 |
| General election | 1970 General Election |
| Constituency | Gateshead West |
| Turnout | 66.6% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Horam, John | Labour | 15,622 |
| O'Sullivan, John | Conservative | 7,328 |