East of England · Former constituency (1955–1970)
King'S Lynn
Every general election in King'S Lynn since 1955 (until 1970). Latest: Conservative, majority 33.
1970 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,822 | 50.0% | |
| Labour | 23,789 | 50.0% | |
| Valid votes | 47,611 | ||
| Majority | 33 | 0.07% | |
Con gain from Lab Turnout 78.2% of 60,857 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Con | Lab | 33 | 0.1 | 78.2% | Con gain from Lab |
| 1966 | Lab | Con | 2,019 | 4.5 | 82.9% | Lab hold |
| 1964 | Lab | Con | 104 | 0.2 | 80.5% | Lab gain from Con |
| 1959 | Con | Lab | 1,765 | 4.3 | 79.8% | Con hold |
| 1955 | Con | Lab | 1,338 | 3.3 | 78.2% |
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 King'S Lynn?
The Conservatives won King'S Lynn at the 1970 general election with a majority of 33.
Which parties have won King'S Lynn?
At the 5 general elections held under this name since 1955: Conservative 3, Labour 2.
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