1970 general election · South West
South Gloucestershire: 1970 general election result
The Conservatives won South Gloucestershire at the 1970 general election with a majority of 8,978. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,97813.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.6%68,792 valid votes
- Electorate
- 87,500
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 35,045 | 50.9% | +5.7 | |
| Labour | 26,067 | 37.9% | −5.0 | |
| Liberal | 7,680 | 11.2% | −0.7 | |
| Valid votes | 68,792 | |||
| Majority | 8,978 | 13.1% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won South Gloucestershire at the 1970 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 35,045 votes (50.9%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in South Gloucestershire in 1970?
8,978 votes (13.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in South Gloucestershire in 1970?
78.6% of the 87,500 registered electors cast a valid vote (68,792 votes).
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