1970 general election · South West
South Dorset: 1970 general election result
The Conservatives won South Dorset at the 1970 general election with a majority of 6,864. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,86413.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.1%52,976 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,953
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,580 | 52.1% | +6.1 | |
| Labour | 20,716 | 39.1% | −3.2 | |
| Liberal | 4,680 | 8.8% | −2.9 | |
| Valid votes | 52,976 | |||
| Majority | 6,864 | 13.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won South Dorset at the 1970 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,580 votes (52.1%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in South Dorset in 1970?
6,864 votes (13.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in South Dorset in 1970?
79.1% of the 66,953 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,976 votes).
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