1970 general election · South East
Arundel and Shoreham: 1970 general election result
The Conservatives won Arundel and Shoreham at the 1970 general election with a majority of 27,376. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 27,37637.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.8%72,207 valid votes
- Electorate
- 100,507
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 43,907 | 60.8% | +5.3 | |
| Labour | 16,531 | 22.9% | −5.4 | |
| Liberal | 11,769 | 16.3% | +0.1 | |
| Valid votes | 72,207 | |||
| Majority | 27,376 | 37.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Arundel and Shoreham at the 1970 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 43,907 votes (60.8%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Arundel and Shoreham in 1970?
27,376 votes (37.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Arundel and Shoreham in 1970?
71.8% of the 100,507 registered electors cast a valid vote (72,207 votes).
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