1970 general election · London
Paddington South: 1970 general election result
The Conservatives won Paddington South at the 1970 general election with a majority of 2,613. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,61313.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 57.5%19,806 valid votes
- Electorate
- 34,472
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 10,526 | 53.2% | +4.9 | |
| Labour | 7,913 | 40.0% | −1.6 | |
| Liberal | 1,367 | 6.9% | −3.3 | |
| Valid votes | 19,806 | |||
| Majority | 2,613 | 13.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Paddington South at the 1970 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 10,526 votes (53.2%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Paddington South in 1970?
2,613 votes (13.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Paddington South in 1970?
57.5% of the 34,472 registered electors cast a valid vote (19,806 votes).
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