1970 general election · South West
North Somerset: 1970 general election result
The Conservatives won North Somerset at the 1970 general election with a majority of 10,854. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,85416.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.1%67,096 valid votes
- Electorate
- 84,866
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 38,975 | 58.1% | +11.7 | |
| Labour | 28,121 | 41.9% | −0.8 | |
| Valid votes | 67,096 | |||
| Majority | 10,854 | 16.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won North Somerset at the 1970 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 38,975 votes (58.1%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in North Somerset in 1970?
10,854 votes (16.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in North Somerset in 1970?
79.1% of the 84,866 registered electors cast a valid vote (67,096 votes).
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