1966 general election · West Midlands
Birmingham Edgbaston: 1966 general election result
The Conservatives won Birmingham Edgbaston at the 1966 general election with a majority of 7,534. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,53421.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 67.8%35,033 valid votes
- Electorate
- 51,654
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 18,869 | 53.9% | −13.5 | |
| Labour | 11,335 | 32.4% | −0.3 | |
| Liberal | 4,829 | 13.8% | +13.8 | |
| Valid votes | 35,033 | |||
| Majority | 7,534 | 21.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1964 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Birmingham Edgbaston at the 1966 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 18,869 votes (53.9%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Birmingham Edgbaston in 1966?
7,534 votes (21.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Birmingham Edgbaston in 1966?
67.8% of the 51,654 registered electors cast a valid vote (35,033 votes).
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