1970 general election · North West
Ormskirk: 1970 general election result
The Conservatives won Ormskirk at the 1970 general election with a majority of 15,031. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 15,03122.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.5%66,003 valid votes
- Electorate
- 91,053
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 40,517 | 61.4% | +2.6 | |
| Labour | 25,486 | 38.6% | −2.6 | |
| Valid votes | 66,003 | |||
| Majority | 15,031 | 22.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Ormskirk at the 1970 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 40,517 votes (61.4%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Ormskirk in 1970?
15,031 votes (22.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Ormskirk in 1970?
72.5% of the 91,053 registered electors cast a valid vote (66,003 votes).
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