1970 general election · North West
Ashton under Lyne: 1970 general election result
Labour won Ashton under Lyne at the 1970 general election with a majority of 3,954. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3,9549.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.4%43,900 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,468
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,927 | 54.5% | −4.2 | |
| Conservative | 19,973 | 45.5% | +4.2 | |
| Valid votes | 43,900 | |||
| Majority | 3,954 | 9.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Ashton under Lyne at the 1970 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,927 votes (54.5%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Ashton under Lyne in 1970?
3,954 votes (9.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Ashton under Lyne in 1970?
71.4% of the 61,468 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,900 votes).
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