1966 general election · North West
Blackpool North: 1966 general election result
The Conservatives won Blackpool North at the 1966 general election with a majority of 5,310. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,31013.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.9%40,735 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,854
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 19,173 | 47.1% | −0.1 | |
| Labour | 13,863 | 34.0% | +8.7 | |
| Liberal | 7,699 | 18.9% | −8.6 | |
| Valid votes | 40,735 | |||
| Majority | 5,310 | 13.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1964 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Blackpool North at the 1966 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 19,173 votes (47.1%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Blackpool North in 1966?
5,310 votes (13.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Blackpool North in 1966?
72.9% of the 55,854 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,735 votes).
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