1970 general election · East Midlands
Rutland and Stamford: 1970 general election result
The Conservatives won Rutland and Stamford at the 1970 general election with a majority of 7,667. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,66720.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.4%37,939 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,337
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,803 | 60.1% | +6.7 | |
| Labour | 15,136 | 39.9% | −6.7 | |
| Valid votes | 37,939 | |||
| Majority | 7,667 | 20.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Rutland and Stamford at the 1970 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,803 votes (60.1%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Rutland and Stamford in 1970?
7,667 votes (20.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Rutland and Stamford in 1970?
75.4% of the 50,337 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,939 votes).
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