1970 general election · East of England
Cambridgeshire: 1970 general election result
The Conservatives won Cambridgeshire at the 1970 general election with a majority of 12,271. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,27120.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.5%59,118 valid votes
- Electorate
- 78,271
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 32,264 | 54.6% | +6.9 | |
| Labour | 19,993 | 33.8% | −4.2 | |
| Liberal | 6,861 | 11.6% | −2.7 | |
| Valid votes | 59,118 | |||
| Majority | 12,271 | 20.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Cambridgeshire at the 1970 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 32,264 votes (54.6%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Cambridgeshire in 1970?
12,271 votes (20.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Cambridgeshire in 1970?
75.5% of the 78,271 registered electors cast a valid vote (59,118 votes).
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