1970 general election · South West
Plymouth Devonport: 1970 general election result
The Conservatives won Plymouth Devonport at the 1970 general election with a majority of 1,372. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,3723.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.0%42,314 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,597
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,843 | 51.6% | +1.3 | |
| Labour | 20,471 | 48.4% | −1.3 | |
| Valid votes | 42,314 | |||
| Majority | 1,372 | 3.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Plymouth Devonport at the 1970 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,843 votes (51.6%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Plymouth Devonport in 1970?
1,372 votes (3.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Plymouth Devonport in 1970?
71.0% of the 59,597 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,314 votes).
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