1970 general election · South East
Folkestone and Hythe: 1970 general election result
The Conservatives won Folkestone and Hythe at the 1970 general election with a majority of 13,259. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 13,25931.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.8%42,022 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,068
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,031 | 64.3% | +4.7 | |
| Labour | 13,772 | 32.8% | −7.6 | |
| Others | 1,219 | 2.9% | +2.9 | |
| Valid votes | 42,022 | |||
| Majority | 13,259 | 31.6% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Folkestone and Hythe at the 1970 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,031 votes (64.3%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Folkestone and Hythe in 1970?
13,259 votes (31.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Folkestone and Hythe in 1970?
68.8% of the 61,068 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,022 votes).
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