1964 general election · South East
Portsmouth West: 1964 general election result
The Conservatives won Portsmouth West at the 1964 general election with a majority of 497. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4971.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.8%37,027 valid votes
- Electorate
- 49,517
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 18,762 | 50.7% | −7.0 | |
| Labour | 18,265 | 49.3% | +7.0 | |
| Valid votes | 37,027 | |||
| Majority | 497 | 1.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1959 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Portsmouth West at the 1964 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 18,762 votes (50.7%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Portsmouth West in 1964?
497 votes (1.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Portsmouth West in 1964?
74.8% of the 49,517 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,027 votes).
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