1964 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Sheffield Brightside: 1964 general election result
Labour won Sheffield Brightside at the 1964 general election with a majority of 17,354. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 17,35444.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.3%38,636 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,927
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,317 | 70.7% | +3.2 | |
| Conservative | 9,963 | 25.8% | −3.5 | |
| Others | 1,356 | 3.5% | +0.2 | |
| Valid votes | 38,636 | |||
| Majority | 17,354 | 44.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1959 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Sheffield Brightside at the 1964 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,317 votes (70.7%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Sheffield Brightside in 1964?
17,354 votes (44.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Sheffield Brightside in 1964?
70.3% of the 54,927 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,636 votes).
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