1970 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh Pentlands: 1970 general election result
The Conservatives won Edinburgh Pentlands at the 1970 general election with a majority of 3,183. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3,1836.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.0%47,344 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,498
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,829 | 46.1% | +1.2 | |
| Labour | 18,646 | 39.4% | −5.5 | |
| Liberal | 4,055 | 8.6% | −1.7 | |
| Scottish National Party | 2,814 | 5.9% | +5.9 | |
| Valid votes | 47,344 | |||
| Majority | 3,183 | 6.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh Pentlands at the 1970 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,829 votes (46.1%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Edinburgh Pentlands in 1970?
3,183 votes (6.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh Pentlands in 1970?
77.0% of the 61,498 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,344 votes).
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