1964 general election · South West
West Gloucestershire: 1964 general election result
Labour won West Gloucestershire at the 1964 general election with a majority of 7,120. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7,12015.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.6%44,911 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,407
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,420 | 49.9% | +0.5 | |
| Conservative | 15,300 | 34.1% | −3.0 | |
| Liberal | 7,191 | 16.0% | +2.5 | |
| Valid votes | 44,911 | |||
| Majority | 7,120 | 15.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1959 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won West Gloucestershire at the 1964 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,420 votes (49.9%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in West Gloucestershire in 1964?
7,120 votes (15.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in West Gloucestershire in 1964?
79.6% of the 56,407 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,911 votes).
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