1970 general election · East of England
Central Norfolk: 1970 general election result
The Conservatives won Central Norfolk at the 1970 general election with a majority of 13,891. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 13,89123.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.7%58,123 valid votes
- Electorate
- 75,786
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 32,921 | 56.6% | +2.4 | |
| Labour | 19,030 | 32.7% | −13.0 | |
| Liberal | 6,172 | 10.6% | +10.6 | |
| Valid votes | 58,123 | |||
| Majority | 13,891 | 23.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Central Norfolk at the 1970 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 32,921 votes (56.6%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Central Norfolk in 1970?
13,891 votes (23.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Central Norfolk in 1970?
76.7% of the 75,786 registered electors cast a valid vote (58,123 votes).
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