1970 general election · Northern Ireland
Belfast West: 1970 general election result
Other candidates won Belfast West at the 1970 general election with a majority of 3,198. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- OthersOthers
- Majority
- 3,1985.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 84.6%58,100 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,665
- Result
- Oth hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Others Won | 30,649 | 52.8% | +0.8 | |
| Conservative | 27,451 | 47.3% | −0.8 | |
| Valid votes | 58,100 | |||
| Majority | 3,198 | 5.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Belfast West at the 1970 general election?
The Others candidate won with 30,649 votes (52.8%). Result: Oth hold.
What was the majority in Belfast West in 1970?
3,198 votes (5.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Belfast West in 1970?
84.6% of the 68,665 registered electors cast a valid vote (58,100 votes).
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