1970 general election · Scotland
Coatbridge and Airdrie: 1970 general election result
Labour won Coatbridge and Airdrie at the 1970 general election with a majority of 10,543. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 10,54323.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.3%44,358 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,157
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 26,117 | 58.9% | −5.3 | |
| Conservative | 15,574 | 35.1% | −0.7 | |
| Scottish National Party | 2,667 | 6.0% | +6.0 | |
| Valid votes | 44,358 | |||
| Majority | 10,543 | 23.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Coatbridge and Airdrie at the 1970 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 26,117 votes (58.9%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Coatbridge and Airdrie in 1970?
10,543 votes (23.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Coatbridge and Airdrie in 1970?
76.3% of the 58,157 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,358 votes).
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