1966 general election · Scotland
Bute and North Ayrshire: 1966 general election result
The Conservatives won Bute and North Ayrshire at the 1966 general election with a majority of 2,656. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,6568.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.0%33,159 valid votes
- Electorate
- 43,625
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 16,138 | 48.7% | −1.2 | |
| Labour | 13,482 | 40.7% | +4.6 | |
| Liberal | 3,539 | 10.7% | −3.4 | |
| Valid votes | 33,159 | |||
| Majority | 2,656 | 8.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1964 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Bute and North Ayrshire at the 1966 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 16,138 votes (48.7%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Bute and North Ayrshire in 1966?
2,656 votes (8.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Bute and North Ayrshire in 1966?
76.0% of the 43,625 registered electors cast a valid vote (33,159 votes).
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