1964 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh West: 1964 general election result
The Conservatives won Edinburgh West at the 1964 general election with a majority of 7,939. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,93915.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.9%52,009 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,279
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,298 | 50.6% | −5.9 | |
| Labour | 18,359 | 35.3% | +4.8 | |
| Liberal | 7,352 | 14.1% | +1.2 | |
| Valid votes | 52,009 | |||
| Majority | 7,939 | 15.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1959 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh West at the 1964 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,298 votes (50.6%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Edinburgh West in 1964?
7,939 votes (15.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh West in 1964?
80.9% of the 64,279 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,009 votes).
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