Aberdare: 1970 general election result
Labour won Aberdare at the 1970 general election with a majority of 11,386. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,38629.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.0%38,049 valid votes
- Electorate
- 48,771
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,817 | 60.0% | −13.3 | |
| Plaid Cymru | 11,431 | 30.0% | +21.5 | |
| Conservative | 2,484 | 6.5% | −5.2 | |
| Others | 1,317 | 3.5% | −3.0 | |
| Valid votes | 38,049 | |||
| Majority | 11,386 | 29.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Aberdare at the 1970 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,817 votes (60.0%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Aberdare in 1970?
11,386 votes (29.9% of valid votes) over the Plaid Cymru.
What was the turnout in Aberdare in 1970?
78.0% of the 48,771 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,049 votes).
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