1970 general election · East of England
South West Hertfordshire: 1970 general election result
The Conservatives won South West Hertfordshire at the 1970 general election with a majority of 8,447. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,44713.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.8%64,906 valid votes
- Electorate
- 85,654
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 32,661 | 50.3% | +4.7 | |
| Labour | 24,214 | 37.3% | −3.2 | |
| Liberal | 7,489 | 11.5% | −2.3 | |
| Others | 542 | 0.8% | +0.8 | |
| Valid votes | 64,906 | |||
| Majority | 8,447 | 13.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won South West Hertfordshire at the 1970 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 32,661 votes (50.3%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in South West Hertfordshire in 1970?
8,447 votes (13.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in South West Hertfordshire in 1970?
75.8% of the 85,654 registered electors cast a valid vote (64,906 votes).
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