South West · Former constituency (1950–1970)
Torquay
Every general election in Torquay since 1950 (until 1970). Latest: Conservative, majority 18,048.
1970 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 33,996 | 55.6% | |
| Labour | 15,948 | 26.1% | |
| Liberal | 11,163 | 18.3% | |
| Valid votes | 61,107 | ||
| Majority | 18,048 | 29.5% | |
Con hold Turnout 73.9% of 82,703 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Con | Lab | 18,048 | 29.5 | 73.9% | Con hold |
| 1966 | Con | Lab | 12,099 | 20.9 | 77.4% | Con hold |
| 1964 | Con | Lib | 15,149 | 27.6 | 75.0% | Con hold |
| 1959 | Con | Lab | 17,743 | 34.1 | 76.9% | Con hold |
| 1955 | Con | Lab | 17,230 | 34.9 | 75.5% | |
| 1951 | Con | Lab | 16,640 | 31.3 | 80.0% | Con hold |
| 1950 | Con | Lab | 14,866 | 27.3 | 82.8% |
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 Torquay?
The Conservatives won Torquay at the 1970 general election with a majority of 18,048.
Which parties have won Torquay?
At the 7 general elections held under this name since 1950: Conservative 7.
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