1970 general election · West Midlands
Birmingham Handsworth: 1970 general election result
The Conservatives won Birmingham Handsworth at the 1970 general election with a majority of 1,812. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,8126.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 65.3%30,432 valid votes
- Electorate
- 46,573
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 16,122 | 53.0% | +3.1 | |
| Labour | 14,310 | 47.0% | +1.1 | |
| Valid votes | 30,432 | |||
| Majority | 1,812 | 6.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Birmingham Handsworth at the 1970 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 16,122 votes (53.0%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Birmingham Handsworth in 1970?
1,812 votes (6.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Birmingham Handsworth in 1970?
65.3% of the 46,573 registered electors cast a valid vote (30,432 votes).
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