1970 general election · South West
Torrington: 1970 general election result
The Conservatives won Torrington at the 1970 general election with a majority of 9,873. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9,87325.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.7%39,478 valid votes
- Electorate
- 48,903
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,328 | 54.0% | +7.0 | |
| Liberal | 11,455 | 29.0% | −8.4 | |
| Labour | 6,695 | 17.0% | +1.5 | |
| Valid votes | 39,478 | |||
| Majority | 9,873 | 25.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Torrington at the 1970 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,328 votes (54.0%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Torrington in 1970?
9,873 votes (25.0% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Torrington in 1970?
80.7% of the 48,903 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,478 votes).
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