1966 general election · North West
Bolton West: 1966 general election result
Labour won Bolton West at the 1966 general election with a majority of 4,917. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 4,91712.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.3%38,346 valid votes
- Electorate
- 48,980
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 19,390 | 50.6% | +9.4 | |
| Conservative | 14,473 | 37.7% | +4.0 | |
| Liberal | 4,483 | 11.7% | −13.5 | |
| Valid votes | 38,346 | |||
| Majority | 4,917 | 12.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1964 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Bolton West at the 1966 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 19,390 votes (50.6%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Bolton West in 1966?
4,917 votes (12.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Bolton West in 1966?
78.3% of the 48,980 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,346 votes).
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