1970 general election · East of England
Wanstead and Woodford: 1970 general election result
The Conservatives won Wanstead and Woodford at the 1970 general election with a majority of 11,543. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 11,54335.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 67.7%32,811 valid votes
- Electorate
- 48,485
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,065 | 61.2% | +5.1 | |
| Labour | 8,522 | 26.0% | +0.1 | |
| Liberal | 4,224 | 12.9% | −5.2 | |
| Valid votes | 32,811 | |||
| Majority | 11,543 | 35.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Wanstead and Woodford at the 1970 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,065 votes (61.2%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Wanstead and Woodford in 1970?
11,543 votes (35.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Wanstead and Woodford in 1970?
67.7% of the 48,485 registered electors cast a valid vote (32,811 votes).
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