1970 general election · Scotland
Glasgow Craigton: 1970 general election result
Labour won Glasgow Craigton at the 1970 general election with a majority of 7,211. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7,21119.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.9%37,479 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,050
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,872 | 55.7% | −2.2 | |
| Conservative | 13,661 | 36.5% | +3.7 | |
| Scottish National Party | 2,946 | 7.9% | −1.5 | |
| Valid votes | 37,479 | |||
| Majority | 7,211 | 19.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Glasgow Craigton at the 1970 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,872 votes (55.7%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Glasgow Craigton in 1970?
7,211 votes (19.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Glasgow Craigton in 1970?
74.9% of the 50,050 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,479 votes).
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