1970 general election · North West
Clitheroe: 1970 general election result
The Conservatives won Clitheroe at the 1970 general election with a majority of 6,272. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,27215.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.3%39,553 valid votes
- Electorate
- 49,858
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,430 | 51.7% | +5.6 | |
| Labour | 14,158 | 35.8% | −4.3 | |
| Liberal | 4,965 | 12.6% | −1.3 | |
| Valid votes | 39,553 | |||
| Majority | 6,272 | 15.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Clitheroe at the 1970 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,430 votes (51.7%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Clitheroe in 1970?
6,272 votes (15.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Clitheroe in 1970?
79.3% of the 49,858 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,553 votes).
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