1970 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Thirsk and Malton: 1970 general election result
The Conservatives won Thirsk and Malton at the 1970 general election with a majority of 15,583. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 15,58333.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.3%46,201 valid votes
- Electorate
- 63,863
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 30,892 | 66.9% | +5.3 | |
| Labour | 15,309 | 33.1% | −5.3 | |
| Valid votes | 46,201 | |||
| Majority | 15,583 | 33.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Thirsk and Malton at the 1970 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 30,892 votes (66.9%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Thirsk and Malton in 1970?
15,583 votes (33.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Thirsk and Malton in 1970?
72.3% of the 63,863 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,201 votes).
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