1966 general election · Northern Ireland
Belfast North: 1966 general election result
The Conservatives won Belfast North at the 1966 general election with a majority of 6,964. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,96414.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 65.5%46,818 valid votes
- Electorate
- 71,434
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,891 | 57.4% | −2.2 | |
| Labour | 19,927 | 42.6% | +7.6 | |
| Valid votes | 46,818 | |||
| Majority | 6,964 | 14.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1964 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Belfast North at the 1966 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,891 votes (57.4%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Belfast North in 1966?
6,964 votes (14.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Belfast North in 1966?
65.5% of the 71,434 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,818 votes).
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