1970 general election · South East
South Buckinghamshire: 1970 general election result
The Conservatives won South Buckinghamshire at the 1970 general election with a majority of 23,574. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 23,57434.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.7%68,254 valid votes
- Electorate
- 93,823
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 40,039 | 58.7% | +7.4 | |
| Labour | 16,465 | 24.1% | −1.5 | |
| Liberal | 11,750 | 17.2% | −5.9 | |
| Valid votes | 68,254 | |||
| Majority | 23,574 | 34.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won South Buckinghamshire at the 1970 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 40,039 votes (58.7%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in South Buckinghamshire in 1970?
23,574 votes (34.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in South Buckinghamshire in 1970?
72.7% of the 93,823 registered electors cast a valid vote (68,254 votes).
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