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South West · Former constituency (1955–1970)

Torrington

Every general election in Torrington since 1955 (until 1970). Latest: Conservative, majority 9,873.

1970 general election

PartyVotesShareShare bar
Conservative Won21,32854.0%
Liberal11,45529.0%
Labour6,69517.0%
Valid votes39,478
Majority9,87325.0%

Con hold Turnout 80.7% of 48,903 electors. Full result →

0%25%50%75%100%19551959196419661970Conservative, 1955: 65.1%Conservative, 1959: 45.6%Conservative, 1964: 45.0%Conservative, 1966: 47.1%Conservative, 1970: 54.0%Liberal, 1959: 39.6%Liberal, 1964: 39.5%Liberal, 1966: 37.5%Liberal, 1970: 29.0%Labour, 1955: 35.0%Labour, 1959: 14.9%Labour, 1964: 15.6%Labour, 1966: 15.5%Labour, 1970: 17.0%
Vote share in Torrington at each general election Con Lib Lab

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ElectionWinnerRunner-upMajority%TurnoutResult
1970ConLib9,87325.080.7%Con hold
1966ConLib3,6529.685.8%Con hold
1964ConLib2,0685.585.1%Con hold
1959ConLib2,2656.086.2%Con hold
1955ConLab9,31230.169.2%

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 Torrington?

The Conservatives won Torrington at the 1970 general election with a majority of 9,873.

Which parties have won Torrington?

At the 5 general elections held under this name since 1955: Conservative 5.

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