1964 general election · North West
Westhoughton: 1964 general election result
Labour won Westhoughton at the 1964 general election with a majority of 11,511. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,51123.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.9%48,987 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,797
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 30,249 | 61.8% | +0.6 | |
| Conservative | 18,738 | 38.3% | −0.6 | |
| Valid votes | 48,987 | |||
| Majority | 11,511 | 23.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1959 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Westhoughton at the 1964 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 30,249 votes (61.8%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Westhoughton in 1964?
11,511 votes (23.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Westhoughton in 1964?
81.9% of the 59,797 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,987 votes).
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