1970 general election · South West
North Devon: 1970 general election result
The Liberals won North Devon at the 1970 general election with a majority of 369. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LiberalLiberal
- Majority
- 3690.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 84.9%42,860 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,504
- Result
- Lib hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Won | 18,893 | 44.1% | +0.5 | |
| Conservative | 18,524 | 43.2% | +2.7 | |
| Labour | 5,268 | 12.3% | −3.6 | |
| Others | 175 | 0.4% | +0.4 | |
| Valid votes | 42,860 | |||
| Majority | 369 | 0.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won North Devon at the 1970 general election?
The Liberal candidate won with 18,893 votes (44.1%). Result: Lib hold.
What was the majority in North Devon in 1970?
369 votes (0.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in North Devon in 1970?
84.9% of the 50,504 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,860 votes).
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