1964 general election · South West
South Dorset: 1964 general election result
The Conservatives won South Dorset at the 1964 general election with a majority of 935. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9351.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.0%48,583 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,963
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,209 | 43.7% | −6.1 | |
| Labour | 20,274 | 41.7% | +7.1 | |
| Liberal | 7,100 | 14.6% | −0.9 | |
| Valid votes | 48,583 | |||
| Majority | 935 | 1.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1959 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won South Dorset at the 1964 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,209 votes (43.7%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in South Dorset in 1964?
935 votes (1.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in South Dorset in 1964?
81.0% of the 59,963 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,583 votes).
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