1970 general election · South East
East Grinstead: 1970 general election result
The Conservatives won East Grinstead at the 1970 general election with a majority of 26,016. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 26,01641.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.5%62,716 valid votes
- Electorate
- 86,537
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 38,359 | 61.2% | +5.9 | |
| Liberal | 12,343 | 19.7% | −4.1 | |
| Labour | 12,014 | 19.2% | −1.7 | |
| Valid votes | 62,716 | |||
| Majority | 26,016 | 41.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won East Grinstead at the 1970 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 38,359 votes (61.2%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in East Grinstead in 1970?
26,016 votes (41.5% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in East Grinstead in 1970?
72.5% of the 86,537 registered electors cast a valid vote (62,716 votes).
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