1970 general election · Scotland
West Aberdeenshire: 1970 general election result
The Conservatives won West Aberdeenshire at the 1970 general election with a majority of 5,549 (Con gain from Lib). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,54914.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.8%39,496 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,108
- Result
- Con gain from Lib
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 18,396 | 46.6% | +6.8 | |
| Liberal | 12,847 | 32.5% | −10.6 | |
| Labour | 6,141 | 15.6% | −1.6 | |
| Scottish National Party | 2,112 | 5.4% | +5.4 | |
| Valid votes | 39,496 | |||
| Majority | 5,549 | 14.1% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won West Aberdeenshire at the 1970 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 18,396 votes (46.6%). Result: Con gain from Lib.
What was the majority in West Aberdeenshire in 1970?
5,549 votes (14.1% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in West Aberdeenshire in 1970?
75.8% of the 52,108 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,496 votes).
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