1970 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh South: 1970 general election result
The Conservatives won Edinburgh South at the 1970 general election with a majority of 4,780. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,78011.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.1%41,252 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,675
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 19,851 | 48.1% | −5.0 | |
| Labour | 15,071 | 36.5% | −3.0 | |
| Liberal | 3,469 | 8.4% | +8.4 | |
| Scottish National Party | 2,861 | 6.9% | −0.4 | |
| Valid votes | 41,252 | |||
| Majority | 4,780 | 11.6% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh South at the 1970 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 19,851 votes (48.1%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Edinburgh South in 1970?
4,780 votes (11.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh South in 1970?
74.1% of the 55,675 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,252 votes).
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