1970 general election · East Midlands
West Derbyshire: 1970 general election result
The Conservatives won West Derbyshire at the 1970 general election with a majority of 8,716. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,71623.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.7%36,668 valid votes
- Electorate
- 47,830
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,692 | 61.9% | +12.3 | |
| Labour | 13,976 | 38.1% | +0.9 | |
| Valid votes | 36,668 | |||
| Majority | 8,716 | 23.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won West Derbyshire at the 1970 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,692 votes (61.9%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in West Derbyshire in 1970?
8,716 votes (23.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in West Derbyshire in 1970?
76.7% of the 47,830 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,668 votes).
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