South East · Former constituency (1955–1970)
Isle of Thanet
Every general election in Isle of Thanet since 1955 (until 1970). Latest: Conservative, majority 11,725.
1970 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 33,434 | 51.9% | |
| Labour | 21,709 | 33.7% | |
| Liberal | 7,176 | 11.1% | |
| Others | 2,136 | 3.3% | |
| Valid votes | 64,455 | ||
| Majority | 11,725 | 18.2% | |
Con hold Turnout 72.3% of 89,093 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Con | Lab | 11,725 | 18.2 | 72.3% | Con hold |
| 1966 | Con | Lab | 4,886 | 7.9 | 75.7% | Con hold |
| 1964 | Con | Lab | 7,350 | 12.6 | 74.2% | Con hold |
| 1959 | Con | Lab | 11,898 | 22.0 | 75.1% | Con hold |
| 1955 | Con | Lab | 12,289 | 24.5 | 71.9% |
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 Isle of Thanet?
The Conservatives won Isle of Thanet at the 1970 general election with a majority of 11,725.
Which parties have won Isle of Thanet?
At the 5 general elections held under this name since 1955: Conservative 5.
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