1970 general election · Scotland
Glasgow Provan: 1970 general election result
Labour won Glasgow Provan at the 1970 general election with a majority of 13,983. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 13,98332.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 65.4%42,527 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,066
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,864 | 60.8% | −6.1 | |
| Conservative | 11,881 | 27.9% | −2.9 | |
| Scottish National Party | 4,181 | 9.8% | +9.8 | |
| Others | 601 | 1.4% | −0.9 | |
| Valid votes | 42,527 | |||
| Majority | 13,983 | 32.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Glasgow Provan at the 1970 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,864 votes (60.8%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Glasgow Provan in 1970?
13,983 votes (32.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Glasgow Provan in 1970?
65.4% of the 65,066 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,527 votes).
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