1970 general election · West Midlands
South Worcestershire: 1970 general election result
The Conservatives won South Worcestershire at the 1970 general election with a majority of 17,809. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 17,80935.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.1%50,749 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,395
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 30,648 | 60.4% | +8.7 | |
| Labour | 12,839 | 25.3% | −2.7 | |
| Liberal | 7,262 | 14.3% | −5.9 | |
| Valid votes | 50,749 | |||
| Majority | 17,809 | 35.1% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won South Worcestershire at the 1970 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 30,648 votes (60.4%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in South Worcestershire in 1970?
17,809 votes (35.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in South Worcestershire in 1970?
72.1% of the 70,395 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,749 votes).
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