1970 general election · South East
Rochester and Chatham: 1970 general election result
The Conservatives won Rochester and Chatham at the 1970 general election with a majority of 5,341 (Con gain from Lab). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,3419.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.5%55,185 valid votes
- Electorate
- 77,136
- Result
- Con gain from Lab
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 30,263 | 54.8% | +6.9 | |
| Labour | 24,922 | 45.2% | −6.9 | |
| Valid votes | 55,185 | |||
| Majority | 5,341 | 9.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Rochester and Chatham at the 1970 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 30,263 votes (54.8%). Result: Con gain from Lab.
What was the majority in Rochester and Chatham in 1970?
5,341 votes (9.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Rochester and Chatham in 1970?
71.5% of the 77,136 registered electors cast a valid vote (55,185 votes).
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