1970 general election · Scotland
Roxburgh Selkirk and Peebles: 1970 general election result
The Liberals won Roxburgh Selkirk and Peebles at the 1970 general election with a majority of 550. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LiberalLiberal
- Majority
- 5501.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.7%46,202 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,249
- Result
- Lib hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Won | 19,524 | 42.3% | −3.4 | |
| Conservative | 18,974 | 41.1% | +0.3 | |
| Labour | 4,454 | 9.6% | −3.9 | |
| Scottish National Party | 3,147 | 6.8% | +6.8 | |
| Others | 103 | 0.2% | +0.2 | |
| Valid votes | 46,202 | |||
| Majority | 550 | 1.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Roxburgh Selkirk and Peebles at the 1970 general election?
The Liberal candidate won with 19,524 votes (42.3%). Result: Lib hold.
What was the majority in Roxburgh Selkirk and Peebles in 1970?
550 votes (1.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Roxburgh Selkirk and Peebles in 1970?
80.7% of the 57,249 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,202 votes).
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