1970 general election · Northern Ireland
Down South: 1970 general election result
The Conservatives won Down South at the 1970 general election with a majority of 13,218. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 13,21820.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.9%64,317 valid votes
- Electorate
- 87,079
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 34,894 | 54.3% | −9.7 | |
| Others | 21,676 | 33.7% | +16.3 | |
| Liberal | 7,747 | 12.1% | −6.6 | |
| Valid votes | 64,317 | |||
| Majority | 13,218 | 20.6% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Down South at the 1970 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 34,894 votes (54.3%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Down South in 1970?
13,218 votes (20.6% of valid votes) over the Others.
What was the turnout in Down South in 1970?
73.9% of the 87,079 registered electors cast a valid vote (64,317 votes).
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