1970 general election · West Midlands
Walsall South: 1970 general election result
The Conservatives won Walsall South at the 1970 general election with a majority of 11,349. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 11,34919.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.0%59,741 valid votes
- Electorate
- 81,883
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 35,545 | 59.5% | +6.1 | |
| Labour | 24,196 | 40.5% | −6.1 | |
| Valid votes | 59,741 | |||
| Majority | 11,349 | 19.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Walsall South at the 1970 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 35,545 votes (59.5%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Walsall South in 1970?
11,349 votes (19.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Walsall South in 1970?
73.0% of the 81,883 registered electors cast a valid vote (59,741 votes).
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