1970 general election · Scotland
South Ayrshire: 1970 general election result
Labour won South Ayrshire at the 1970 general election with a majority of 12,235. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 12,23531.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.9%38,688 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,324
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,910 | 61.8% | −5.5 | |
| Conservative | 11,675 | 30.2% | −2.6 | |
| Scottish National Party | 3,103 | 8.0% | +8.0 | |
| Valid votes | 38,688 | |||
| Majority | 12,235 | 31.6% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won South Ayrshire at the 1970 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,910 votes (61.8%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in South Ayrshire in 1970?
12,235 votes (31.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in South Ayrshire in 1970?
76.9% of the 50,324 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,688 votes).
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