1970 general election · North West
Altrincham and Sale: 1970 general election result
The Conservatives won Altrincham and Sale at the 1970 general election with a majority of 11,233. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 11,23321.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.1%52,450 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,755
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,904 | 53.2% | +5.2 | |
| Labour | 16,671 | 31.8% | −3.0 | |
| Liberal | 7,875 | 15.0% | −2.3 | |
| Valid votes | 52,450 | |||
| Majority | 11,233 | 21.4% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Altrincham and Sale at the 1970 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,904 votes (53.2%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Altrincham and Sale in 1970?
11,233 votes (21.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Altrincham and Sale in 1970?
74.1% of the 70,755 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,450 votes).
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