1964 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Leeds West: 1964 general election result
Labour won Leeds West at the 1964 general election with a majority of 7,271. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7,27116.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.5%45,452 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,973
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,968 | 50.5% | −4.3 | |
| Conservative | 15,697 | 34.5% | −10.6 | |
| Liberal | 6,787 | 14.9% | +14.9 | |
| Valid votes | 45,452 | |||
| Majority | 7,271 | 16.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1959 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Leeds West at the 1964 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,968 votes (50.5%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Leeds West in 1964?
7,271 votes (16.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Leeds West in 1964?
74.5% of the 60,973 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,452 votes).
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