1966 general election · Northern Ireland
Belfast West: 1966 general election result
Other candidates won Belfast West at the 1966 general election with a majority of 2,011 (Oth gain from Con). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- OthersOthers
- Majority
- 2,0114.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.8%50,573 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,588
- Result
- Oth gain from Con
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Others Won | 26,292 | 52.0% | +17.4 | |
| Conservative | 24,281 | 48.0% | +6.9 | |
| Valid votes | 50,573 | |||
| Majority | 2,011 | 4.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1964 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Belfast West at the 1966 general election?
The Others candidate won with 26,292 votes (52.0%). Result: Oth gain from Con.
What was the majority in Belfast West in 1966?
2,011 votes (4.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Belfast West in 1966?
74.8% of the 67,588 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,573 votes).
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