1970 general election · South East
Portsmouth South: 1970 general election result
The Conservatives won Portsmouth South at the 1970 general election with a majority of 10,115. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,11526.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 67.4%37,809 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,126
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,962 | 63.4% | +2.7 | |
| Labour | 13,847 | 36.6% | −2.7 | |
| Valid votes | 37,809 | |||
| Majority | 10,115 | 26.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Portsmouth South at the 1970 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,962 votes (63.4%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Portsmouth South in 1970?
10,115 votes (26.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Portsmouth South in 1970?
67.4% of the 56,126 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,809 votes).
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