Aberavon: 1966 general election result
Labour won Aberavon at the 1966 general election with a majority of 24,394. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 24,39454.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.3%44,752 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,179
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 33,763 | 75.4% | +3.3 | |
| Conservative | 9,369 | 20.9% | +0.4 | |
| Others | 1,620 | 3.6% | +0.9 | |
| Valid votes | 44,752 | |||
| Majority | 24,394 | 54.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1964 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Aberavon at the 1966 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 33,763 votes (75.4%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Aberavon in 1966?
24,394 votes (54.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Aberavon in 1966?
78.3% of the 57,179 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,752 votes).
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