1966 general election · Northern Ireland
Antrim South: 1966 general election result
The Conservatives won Antrim South at the 1966 general election with a majority of 18,168. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 18,16828.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 55.9%63,512 valid votes
- Electorate
- 113,645
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 40,840 | 64.3% | −5.6 | |
| Labour | 22,672 | 35.7% | +11.3 | |
| Valid votes | 63,512 | |||
| Majority | 18,168 | 28.6% | ||
Change compared with the 1964 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Antrim South at the 1966 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 40,840 votes (64.3%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Antrim South in 1966?
18,168 votes (28.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Antrim South in 1966?
55.9% of the 113,645 registered electors cast a valid vote (63,512 votes).
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