1966 general election · West Midlands
Cannock: 1966 general election result
Labour won Cannock at the 1966 general election with a majority of 11,027. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,02719.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.7%56,215 valid votes
- Electorate
- 76,299
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 33,621 | 59.8% | +2.3 | |
| Conservative | 22,594 | 40.2% | −2.3 | |
| Valid votes | 56,215 | |||
| Majority | 11,027 | 19.6% | ||
Change compared with the 1964 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Cannock at the 1966 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 33,621 votes (59.8%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Cannock in 1966?
11,027 votes (19.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Cannock in 1966?
73.7% of the 76,299 registered electors cast a valid vote (56,215 votes).
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