1970 general election · Scotland
North Angus and Mearns: 1970 general election result
The Conservatives won North Angus and Mearns at the 1970 general election with a majority of 9,595. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9,59534.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.6%27,668 valid votes
- Electorate
- 37,066
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 14,687 | 53.1% | +2.7 | |
| Labour | 5,092 | 18.4% | −1.8 | |
| Scottish National Party | 4,677 | 16.9% | +16.9 | |
| Liberal | 3,212 | 11.6% | −17.8 | |
| Valid votes | 27,668 | |||
| Majority | 9,595 | 34.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won North Angus and Mearns at the 1970 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 14,687 votes (53.1%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in North Angus and Mearns in 1970?
9,595 votes (34.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in North Angus and Mearns in 1970?
74.6% of the 37,066 registered electors cast a valid vote (27,668 votes).
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