1970 general election · East of England
Hemel Hempstead: 1970 general election result
The Conservatives won Hemel Hempstead at the 1970 general election with a majority of 12,350. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,35015.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.3%77,758 valid votes
- Electorate
- 99,254
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 40,417 | 52.0% | +7.5 | |
| Labour | 28,067 | 36.1% | −5.5 | |
| Liberal | 9,274 | 11.9% | −2.0 | |
| Valid votes | 77,758 | |||
| Majority | 12,350 | 15.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Hemel Hempstead at the 1970 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 40,417 votes (52.0%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Hemel Hempstead in 1970?
12,350 votes (15.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Hemel Hempstead in 1970?
78.3% of the 99,254 registered electors cast a valid vote (77,758 votes).
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