1970 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh North: 1970 general election result
The Conservatives won Edinburgh North at the 1970 general election with a majority of 3,878. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3,87815.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.1%24,607 valid votes
- Electorate
- 35,099
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 13,005 | 52.9% | +2.6 | |
| Labour | 9,127 | 37.1% | −2.1 | |
| Liberal | 2,475 | 10.1% | −0.4 | |
| Valid votes | 24,607 | |||
| Majority | 3,878 | 15.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh North at the 1970 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 13,005 votes (52.9%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Edinburgh North in 1970?
3,878 votes (15.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh North in 1970?
70.1% of the 35,099 registered electors cast a valid vote (24,607 votes).
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