1964 general election · London
West Ham South: 1964 general election result
Labour won West Ham South at the 1964 general election with a majority of 19,335. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 19,33561.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 63.9%31,698 valid votes
- Electorate
- 49,574
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,599 | 74.5% | −0.8 | |
| Liberal | 4,264 | 13.5% | +2.7 | |
| Conservative | 3,835 | 12.1% | −1.8 | |
| Valid votes | 31,698 | |||
| Majority | 19,335 | 61.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1959 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won West Ham South at the 1964 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,599 votes (74.5%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in West Ham South in 1964?
19,335 votes (61.0% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in West Ham South in 1964?
63.9% of the 49,574 registered electors cast a valid vote (31,698 votes).
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