1970 general election · Northern Ireland
Armagh: 1970 general election result
The Conservatives won Armagh at the 1970 general election with a majority of 15,971. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 15,97123.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.5%68,144 valid votes
- Electorate
- 86,847
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 37,667 | 55.3% | −16.8 | |
| Others | 21,696 | 31.8% | +3.9 | |
| Labour | 8,781 | 12.9% | +12.9 | |
| Valid votes | 68,144 | |||
| Majority | 15,971 | 23.4% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Armagh at the 1970 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 37,667 votes (55.3%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Armagh in 1970?
15,971 votes (23.4% of valid votes) over the Others.
What was the turnout in Armagh in 1970?
78.5% of the 86,847 registered electors cast a valid vote (68,144 votes).
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