1964 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh South: 1964 general election result
The Conservatives won Edinburgh South at the 1964 general election with a majority of 7,820. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,82019.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.3%40,202 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,055
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,375 | 53.2% | −4.4 | |
| Labour | 13,555 | 33.7% | +5.2 | |
| Liberal | 5,272 | 13.1% | −0.8 | |
| Valid votes | 40,202 | |||
| Majority | 7,820 | 19.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1959 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh South at the 1964 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,375 votes (53.2%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Edinburgh South in 1964?
7,820 votes (19.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh South in 1964?
80.3% of the 50,055 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,202 votes).
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