1970 general election · North West
Westmorland: 1970 general election result
The Conservatives won Westmorland at the 1970 general election with a majority of 11,827. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 11,82730.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.9%38,436 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,453
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,253 | 55.3% | +4.7 | |
| Liberal | 9,426 | 24.5% | −1.0 | |
| Labour | 7,757 | 20.2% | −3.7 | |
| Valid votes | 38,436 | |||
| Majority | 11,827 | 30.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Westmorland at the 1970 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,253 votes (55.3%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Westmorland in 1970?
11,827 votes (30.8% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Westmorland in 1970?
71.9% of the 53,453 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,436 votes).
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