1970 general election · Scotland
Bute and North Ayrshire: 1970 general election result
The Conservatives won Bute and North Ayrshire at the 1970 general election with a majority of 6,394. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,39418.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.6%35,164 valid votes
- Electorate
- 47,787
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 18,853 | 53.6% | +4.9 | |
| Labour | 12,459 | 35.4% | −5.2 | |
| Scottish National Party | 3,852 | 11.0% | +11.0 | |
| Valid votes | 35,164 | |||
| Majority | 6,394 | 18.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Bute and North Ayrshire at the 1970 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 18,853 votes (53.6%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Bute and North Ayrshire in 1970?
6,394 votes (18.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Bute and North Ayrshire in 1970?
73.6% of the 47,787 registered electors cast a valid vote (35,164 votes).
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