| Year: | 1918 |
|---|---|
| General election: | 1918 General Election |
| Constituency: | Houghton-le-Spring |
| Turnout: | 61.8% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Richardson, Robert | Labour | 7315 |
| Wing, Thomas Edward | Liberal | 6626 |
| Lindsley, John | National Democratic and Labour with Coalition Coupon | 6185 |