Caerphilly: 1964 general election result
Labour won Caerphilly at the 1964 general election with a majority of 19,925. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 19,92555.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.4%36,053 valid votes
- Electorate
- 45,969
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 26,011 | 72.2% | −0.5 | |
| Conservative | 6,086 | 16.9% | −1.7 | |
| Plaid Cymru | 3,956 | 11.0% | +2.2 | |
| Valid votes | 36,053 | |||
| Majority | 19,925 | 55.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1959 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Caerphilly at the 1964 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 26,011 votes (72.2%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Caerphilly in 1964?
19,925 votes (55.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Caerphilly in 1964?
78.4% of the 45,969 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,053 votes).
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