1970 general election · South West
Cirencester and Tewkesbury: 1970 general election result
The Conservatives won Cirencester and Tewkesbury at the 1970 general election with a majority of 14,086. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 14,08626.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.8%53,941 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,124
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 30,217 | 56.0% | −2.1 | |
| Labour | 16,131 | 29.9% | −11.9 | |
| Liberal | 7,593 | 14.1% | +14.1 | |
| Valid votes | 53,941 | |||
| Majority | 14,086 | 26.1% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Cirencester and Tewkesbury at the 1970 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 30,217 votes (56.0%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Cirencester and Tewkesbury in 1970?
14,086 votes (26.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Cirencester and Tewkesbury in 1970?
73.8% of the 73,124 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,941 votes).
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