1970 general election · Scotland
South Angus: 1970 general election result
The Conservatives won South Angus at the 1970 general election with a majority of 12,030. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,03033.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.9%36,405 valid votes
- Electorate
- 49,293
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,439 | 56.1% | −14.3 | |
| Scottish National Party | 8,409 | 23.1% | +23.1 | |
| Labour | 7,557 | 20.8% | −8.8 | |
| Valid votes | 36,405 | |||
| Majority | 12,030 | 33.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won South Angus at the 1970 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,439 votes (56.1%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in South Angus in 1970?
12,030 votes (33.0% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in South Angus in 1970?
73.9% of the 49,293 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,405 votes).
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