1970 general election · East Midlands
Melton: 1970 general election result
The Conservatives won Melton at the 1970 general election with a majority of 17,875. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 17,87525.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.0%69,154 valid votes
- Electorate
- 90,971
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 38,782 | 56.1% | +8.0 | |
| Labour | 20,907 | 30.2% | −6.0 | |
| Liberal | 9,465 | 13.7% | −2.1 | |
| Valid votes | 69,154 | |||
| Majority | 17,875 | 25.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Melton at the 1970 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 38,782 votes (56.1%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Melton in 1970?
17,875 votes (25.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Melton in 1970?
76.0% of the 90,971 registered electors cast a valid vote (69,154 votes).
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