1966 general election · North West
Barrow in Furness: 1966 general election result
Labour won Barrow in Furness at the 1966 general election with a majority of 8,032. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,03220.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.8%38,938 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,711
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,485 | 60.3% | +5.2 | |
| Conservative | 15,453 | 39.7% | −5.2 | |
| Valid votes | 38,938 | |||
| Majority | 8,032 | 20.6% | ||
Change compared with the 1964 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Barrow in Furness at the 1966 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,485 votes (60.3%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Barrow in Furness in 1966?
8,032 votes (20.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Barrow in Furness in 1966?
76.8% of the 50,711 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,938 votes).
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