As such , the electorate has tended to be rather conservative in its political outlook .
Although the electorate has always included the town of Ashburton , and often a number of smaller towns , the bulk of its territory has always been rural .
As such , the electorate has tended to be rather conservative in Ashburton 's political outlook .
Although the electorate has always included the town of Ashburton , and often a number of smaller towns , the bulk of its territory has always been rural .