1970 general election · North East
Sunderland North: 1970 general election result
Labour won Sunderland North at the 1970 general election with a majority of 9,041. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 9,04121.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.8%42,517 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,921
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,779 | 60.6% | −0.1 | |
| Conservative | 16,738 | 39.4% | +0.1 | |
| Valid votes | 42,517 | |||
| Majority | 9,041 | 21.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Sunderland North at the 1970 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,779 votes (60.6%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Sunderland North in 1970?
9,041 votes (21.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Sunderland North in 1970?
69.8% of the 60,921 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,517 votes).
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