West Flintshire: 1970 general election result
The Conservatives won West Flintshire at the 1970 general election with a majority of 7,344. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,34416.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.8%45,199 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,115
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,999 | 46.5% | +3.2 | |
| Labour | 13,655 | 30.2% | −5.8 | |
| Liberal | 7,437 | 16.5% | −0.5 | |
| Plaid Cymru | 3,108 | 6.9% | +3.1 | |
| Valid votes | 45,199 | |||
| Majority | 7,344 | 16.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won West Flintshire at the 1970 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,999 votes (46.5%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in West Flintshire in 1970?
7,344 votes (16.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in West Flintshire in 1970?
77.8% of the 58,115 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,199 votes).
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