1964 general election · Scotland
Kirkcaldy Burghs: 1964 general election result
Labour won Kirkcaldy Burghs at the 1964 general election with a majority of 12,507. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 12,50730.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.2%40,442 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,355
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,263 | 60.0% | +1.7 | |
| Conservative | 11,756 | 29.1% | −3.4 | |
| Scottish National Party | 4,423 | 10.9% | +10.9 | |
| Valid votes | 40,442 | |||
| Majority | 12,507 | 30.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1959 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Kirkcaldy Burghs at the 1964 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,263 votes (60.0%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Kirkcaldy Burghs in 1964?
12,507 votes (30.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Kirkcaldy Burghs in 1964?
77.2% of the 52,355 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,442 votes).
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