1970 general election · London
Wandsworth Clapham: 1970 general election result
The Conservatives won Wandsworth Clapham at the 1970 general election with a majority of 3,120 (Con gain from Lab). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3,1209.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 62.9%33,348 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,999
- Result
- Con gain from Lab
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 16,593 | 49.8% | +9.2 | |
| Labour | 13,473 | 40.4% | −11.2 | |
| Liberal | 2,982 | 8.9% | +1.1 | |
| Others | 300 | 0.9% | +0.9 | |
| Valid votes | 33,348 | |||
| Majority | 3,120 | 9.4% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Wandsworth Clapham at the 1970 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 16,593 votes (49.8%). Result: Con gain from Lab.
What was the majority in Wandsworth Clapham in 1970?
3,120 votes (9.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Wandsworth Clapham in 1970?
62.9% of the 52,999 registered electors cast a valid vote (33,348 votes).
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