1970 general election · North West
South Fylde: 1970 general election result
The Conservatives won South Fylde at the 1970 general election with a majority of 26,105. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 26,10542.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.7%62,027 valid votes
- Electorate
- 85,295
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 39,459 | 63.6% | +9.3 | |
| Labour | 13,354 | 21.5% | −3.0 | |
| Liberal | 9,214 | 14.9% | −6.2 | |
| Valid votes | 62,027 | |||
| Majority | 26,105 | 42.1% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won South Fylde at the 1970 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 39,459 votes (63.6%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in South Fylde in 1970?
26,105 votes (42.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in South Fylde in 1970?
72.7% of the 85,295 registered electors cast a valid vote (62,027 votes).
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