1966 general election · West Midlands
Birmingham Selly Oak: 1966 general election result
The Conservatives won Birmingham Selly Oak at the 1966 general election with a majority of 777. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7772.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 66.4%36,622 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,187
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 16,533 | 45.1% | −11.8 | |
| Labour | 15,756 | 43.0% | −0.1 | |
| Liberal | 4,333 | 11.8% | +11.8 | |
| Valid votes | 36,622 | |||
| Majority | 777 | 2.1% | ||
Change compared with the 1964 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Birmingham Selly Oak at the 1966 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 16,533 votes (45.1%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Birmingham Selly Oak in 1966?
777 votes (2.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Birmingham Selly Oak in 1966?
66.4% of the 55,187 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,622 votes).
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