1970 general election · South West
North Dorset: 1970 general election result
The Conservatives won North Dorset at the 1970 general election with a majority of 16,376. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 16,37633.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.6%49,192 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,614
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,471 | 57.9% | +9.7 | |
| Liberal | 12,095 | 24.6% | −10.6 | |
| Labour | 8,626 | 17.5% | +0.9 | |
| Valid votes | 49,192 | |||
| Majority | 16,376 | 33.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won North Dorset at the 1970 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 28,471 votes (57.9%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in North Dorset in 1970?
16,376 votes (33.3% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in North Dorset in 1970?
78.6% of the 62,614 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,192 votes).
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