1964 general election · West Midlands
Coventry East: 1964 general election result
Labour won Coventry East at the 1964 general election with a majority of 13,038. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 13,03821.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.9%60,592 valid votes
- Electorate
- 77,821
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 36,246 | 59.8% | +3.1 | |
| Conservative | 23,208 | 38.3% | −5.0 | |
| Others | 1,138 | 1.9% | +1.9 | |
| Valid votes | 60,592 | |||
| Majority | 13,038 | 21.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1959 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Coventry East at the 1964 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 36,246 votes (59.8%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Coventry East in 1964?
13,038 votes (21.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Coventry East in 1964?
77.9% of the 77,821 registered electors cast a valid vote (60,592 votes).
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