1970 general election · North West
Penrith and the Borders: 1970 general election result
The Conservatives won Penrith and the Borders at the 1970 general election with a majority of 13,544. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 13,54433.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.4%40,372 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,270
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,800 | 59.0% | +6.3 | |
| Labour | 10,256 | 25.4% | −4.9 | |
| Liberal | 6,316 | 15.6% | −1.3 | |
| Valid votes | 40,372 | |||
| Majority | 13,544 | 33.6% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Penrith and the Borders at the 1970 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,800 votes (59.0%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Penrith and the Borders in 1970?
13,544 votes (33.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Penrith and the Borders in 1970?
74.4% of the 54,270 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,372 votes).
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