1964 general election · Scotland
Western Isles: 1964 general election result
Labour won Western Isles at the 1964 general election with a majority of 3,846. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3,84624.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 66.9%15,851 valid votes
- Electorate
- 23,699
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 8,740 | 55.1% | +1.5 | |
| Liberal | 4,894 | 30.9% | +30.9 | |
| Conservative | 2,217 | 14.0% | −32.4 | |
| Valid votes | 15,851 | |||
| Majority | 3,846 | 24.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1959 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Western Isles at the 1964 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 8,740 votes (55.1%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Western Isles in 1964?
3,846 votes (24.3% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Western Isles in 1964?
66.9% of the 23,699 registered electors cast a valid vote (15,851 votes).
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