1970 general election · West Midlands
Birmingham Selly Oak: 1970 general election result
The Conservatives won Birmingham Selly Oak at the 1970 general election with a majority of 1,523. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,5234.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 64.1%35,039 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,661
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 18,281 | 52.2% | +7.0 | |
| Labour | 16,758 | 47.8% | +4.8 | |
| Valid votes | 35,039 | |||
| Majority | 1,523 | 4.4% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Birmingham Selly Oak at the 1970 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 18,281 votes (52.2%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Birmingham Selly Oak in 1970?
1,523 votes (4.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Birmingham Selly Oak in 1970?
64.1% of the 54,661 registered electors cast a valid vote (35,039 votes).
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