1964 general election · West Midlands
Birmingham Handsworth: 1964 general election result
The Conservatives won Birmingham Handsworth at the 1964 general election with a majority of 4,932. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,93213.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 66.6%35,458 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,243
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 16,841 | 47.5% | −13.3 | |
| Labour | 11,909 | 33.6% | −0.7 | |
| Liberal | 6,249 | 17.6% | +17.6 | |
| Others | 459 | 1.3% | −3.6 | |
| Valid votes | 35,458 | |||
| Majority | 4,932 | 13.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1959 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Birmingham Handsworth at the 1964 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 16,841 votes (47.5%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Birmingham Handsworth in 1964?
4,932 votes (13.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Birmingham Handsworth in 1964?
66.6% of the 53,243 registered electors cast a valid vote (35,458 votes).
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