Scotland · Former constituency (1955–1970)
South Ayrshire
Every general election in South Ayrshire since 1955 (until 1970). Latest: Labour, majority 12,235.
1970 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,910 | 61.8% | |
| Conservative | 11,675 | 30.2% | |
| Scottish National Party | 3,103 | 8.0% | |
| Valid votes | 38,688 | ||
| Majority | 12,235 | 31.6% | |
Lab hold Turnout 76.9% of 50,324 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Lab | Con | 12,235 | 31.6 | 76.9% | Lab hold |
| 1966 | Lab | Con | 12,053 | 34.5 | 75.1% | Lab hold |
| 1964 | Lab | Con | 12,403 | 33.4 | 77.6% | Lab hold |
| 1959 | Lab | Con | 10,669 | 27.4 | 80.9% | Lab hold |
| 1955 | Lab | Con | 8,209 | 23.2 | 76.8% |
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 South Ayrshire?
Labour won South Ayrshire at the 1970 general election with a majority of 12,235.
Which parties have won South Ayrshire?
At the 5 general elections held under this name since 1955: Labour 5.
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