1970 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Kingston-upon-Hull East: 1970 general election result
Labour won Kingston-upon-Hull East at the 1970 general election with a majority of 22,123. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 22,12342.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.2%51,595 valid votes
- Electorate
- 75,678
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 36,859 | 71.4% | +6.0 | |
| Conservative | 14,736 | 28.6% | +6.9 | |
| Valid votes | 51,595 | |||
| Majority | 22,123 | 42.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Kingston-upon-Hull East at the 1970 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 36,859 votes (71.4%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Kingston-upon-Hull East in 1970?
22,123 votes (42.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Kingston-upon-Hull East in 1970?
68.2% of the 75,678 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,595 votes).
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