1964 general election · East Midlands
West Derbyshire: 1964 general election result
The Conservatives won West Derbyshire at the 1964 general election with a majority of 5,266. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,26613.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 85.8%38,053 valid votes
- Electorate
- 44,344
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 16,825 | 44.2% | −17.1 | |
| Liberal | 11,559 | 30.4% | +30.4 | |
| Labour | 9,669 | 25.4% | −13.3 | |
| Valid votes | 38,053 | |||
| Majority | 5,266 | 13.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1959 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won West Derbyshire at the 1964 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 16,825 votes (44.2%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in West Derbyshire in 1964?
5,266 votes (13.8% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in West Derbyshire in 1964?
85.8% of the 44,344 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,053 votes).
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