1966 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Bridlington: 1966 general election result
The Conservatives won Bridlington at the 1966 general election with a majority of 10,037. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,03724.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.5%40,264 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,333
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,976 | 54.6% | −1.9 | |
| Labour | 11,939 | 29.7% | +7.3 | |
| Liberal | 6,349 | 15.8% | −5.4 | |
| Valid votes | 40,264 | |||
| Majority | 10,037 | 24.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1964 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Bridlington at the 1966 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,976 votes (54.6%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Bridlington in 1966?
10,037 votes (24.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Bridlington in 1966?
71.5% of the 56,333 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,264 votes).
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