1970 general election · East of England
Southend East: 1970 general election result
The Conservatives won Southend East at the 1970 general election with a majority of 6,960. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,96016.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.3%41,090 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,663
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,025 | 58.5% | +13.2 | |
| Labour | 17,065 | 41.5% | −2.5 | |
| Valid votes | 41,090 | |||
| Majority | 6,960 | 16.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Southend East at the 1970 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,025 votes (58.5%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Southend East in 1970?
6,960 votes (16.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Southend East in 1970?
71.3% of the 57,663 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,090 votes).
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