Merthyr Tydfil: 1970 general election result
Other candidates won Merthyr Tydfil at the 1970 general election with a majority of 7,467 (Oth gain from Lab). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- OthersOthers
- Majority
- 7,46723.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.9%32,180 valid votes
- Electorate
- 41,299
- Result
- Oth gain from Lab
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Others Won | 16,701 | 51.9% | +51.9 | |
| Labour | 9,234 | 28.7% | −45.8 | |
| Conservative | 3,169 | 9.9% | −4.1 | |
| Plaid Cymru | 3,076 | 9.6% | −2.0 | |
| Valid votes | 32,180 | |||
| Majority | 7,467 | 23.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Merthyr Tydfil at the 1970 general election?
The Others candidate won with 16,701 votes (51.9%). Result: Oth gain from Lab.
What was the majority in Merthyr Tydfil in 1970?
7,467 votes (23.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Merthyr Tydfil in 1970?
77.9% of the 41,299 registered electors cast a valid vote (32,180 votes).
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