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East of England · Former constituency (1955–1970)

Central Norfolk

Every general election in Central Norfolk since 1955 (until 1970). Latest: Conservative, majority 13,891.

1970 general election

PartyVotesShareShare bar
Conservative Won32,92156.6%
Labour19,03032.7%
Liberal6,17210.6%
Valid votes58,123
Majority13,89123.9%

Con hold Turnout 76.7% of 75,786 electors. Full result →

0%25%50%75%100%19551959196419661970Conservative, 1955: 57.3%Conservative, 1959: 50.4%Conservative, 1964: 49.0%Conservative, 1966: 54.3%Conservative, 1970: 56.6%Labour, 1955: 42.7%Labour, 1959: 34.8%Labour, 1964: 37.0%Labour, 1966: 45.7%Labour, 1970: 32.7%Liberal, 1959: 14.9%Liberal, 1964: 13.9%Liberal, 1970: 10.6%
Vote share in Central Norfolk at each general election Con Lab Lib

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ElectionWinnerRunner-upMajority%TurnoutResult
1970ConLab13,89123.976.7%Con hold
1966ConLab4,4068.679.8%Con hold
1964ConLab6,00512.081.5%Con hold
1959ConLab6,78715.679.9%Con hold
1955ConLab5,56314.677.4%

Constituency boundaries were redrawn several times (most recently in 1983, 1997, 2005 (Scotland), 2010 and 2024), so the area behind the name changed over time. Before 2010 results are by party; candidate names start in 2010.

Questions and answers

Who last won Central Norfolk?

The Conservatives won Central Norfolk at the 1970 general election with a majority of 13,891.

Which parties have won Central Norfolk?

At the 5 general elections held under this name since 1955: Conservative 5.

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