1970 general election · South East
Bournemouth East and Christchurch: 1970 general election result
The Conservatives won Bournemouth East and Christchurch at the 1970 general election with a majority of 20,510. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 20,51041.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.8%49,880 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,448
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 31,104 | 62.4% | +6.4 | |
| Labour | 10,594 | 21.2% | −4.8 | |
| Liberal | 8,182 | 16.4% | −1.6 | |
| Valid votes | 49,880 | |||
| Majority | 20,510 | 41.1% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Bournemouth East and Christchurch at the 1970 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 31,104 votes (62.4%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Bournemouth East and Christchurch in 1970?
20,510 votes (41.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Bournemouth East and Christchurch in 1970?
70.8% of the 70,448 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,880 votes).
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