1970 general election · South West
North Cornwall: 1970 general election result
The Liberals won North Cornwall at the 1970 general election with a majority of 630. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LiberalLiberal
- Majority
- 6301.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 85.2%40,837 valid votes
- Electorate
- 47,905
- Result
- Lib hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Won | 19,863 | 48.6% | +0.1 | |
| Conservative | 19,233 | 47.1% | +2.6 | |
| Labour | 1,741 | 4.3% | −2.7 | |
| Valid votes | 40,837 | |||
| Majority | 630 | 1.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won North Cornwall at the 1970 general election?
The Liberal candidate won with 19,863 votes (48.6%). Result: Lib hold.
What was the majority in North Cornwall in 1970?
630 votes (1.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in North Cornwall in 1970?
85.2% of the 47,905 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,837 votes).
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