London · Former constituency (1945–1970)
Mitcham
Every general election in Mitcham since 1945 (until 1970). Latest: Conservative, majority 5,210.
1970 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,257 | 54.6% | |
| Labour | 22,047 | 44.2% | |
| Others | 638 | 1.3% | |
| Valid votes | 49,942 | ||
| Majority | 5,210 | 10.4% | |
Con hold Turnout 68.8% of 72,613 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Con | Lab | 5,210 | 10.4 | 68.8% | Con hold |
| 1966 | Con | Lab | 528 | 1.0 | 79.4% | Con hold |
| 1964 | Con | Lab | 3,912 | 7.3 | 79.2% | Con hold |
| 1959 | Con | Lab | 9,816 | 17.1 | 81.6% | Con hold |
| 1955 | Con | Lab | 7,590 | 13.1 | 80.5% | |
| 1951 | Con | Lab | 5,869 | 9.4 | 84.6% | Con hold |
| 1950 | Con | Lab | 4,826 | 7.7 | 85.8% | |
| 1945 | Lab | Con | 7,168 | 15.4 | 73.4% |
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 Mitcham?
The Conservatives won Mitcham at the 1970 general election with a majority of 5,210.
Which parties have won Mitcham?
At the 8 general elections held under this name since 1945: Conservative 7, Labour 1.
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