1970 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Sheffield Hallam: 1970 general election result
The Conservatives won Sheffield Hallam at the 1970 general election with a majority of 12,250. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,25029.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.8%40,990 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,735
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,134 | 61.3% | +10.0 | |
| Labour | 12,884 | 31.4% | −1.1 | |
| Liberal | 2,972 | 7.3% | −8.9 | |
| Valid votes | 40,990 | |||
| Majority | 12,250 | 29.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Sheffield Hallam at the 1970 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,134 votes (61.3%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Sheffield Hallam in 1970?
12,250 votes (29.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Sheffield Hallam in 1970?
69.8% of the 58,735 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,990 votes).
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