1964 general election · Scotland
West Dunbartonshire: 1964 general election result
Labour won West Dunbartonshire at the 1964 general election with a majority of 5,631. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 5,63113.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.1%41,531 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,608
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,079 | 50.8% | −1.8 | |
| Conservative | 15,448 | 37.2% | −10.3 | |
| Scottish National Party | 5,004 | 12.1% | +12.1 | |
| Valid votes | 41,531 | |||
| Majority | 5,631 | 13.6% | ||
Change compared with the 1959 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won West Dunbartonshire at the 1964 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,079 votes (50.8%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in West Dunbartonshire in 1964?
5,631 votes (13.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in West Dunbartonshire in 1964?
82.1% of the 50,608 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,531 votes).
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