Carmarthen: 1966 general election result
Labour won Carmarthen at the 1966 general election with a majority of 9,233. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 9,23320.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.0%45,963 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,407
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,221 | 46.2% | +0.7 | |
| Liberal | 11,988 | 26.1% | −6.2 | |
| Plaid Cymru | 7,416 | 16.1% | +4.5 | |
| Conservative | 5,338 | 11.6% | +1.0 | |
| Valid votes | 45,963 | |||
| Majority | 9,233 | 20.1% | ||
Change compared with the 1964 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Carmarthen at the 1966 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,221 votes (46.2%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Carmarthen in 1966?
9,233 votes (20.1% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Carmarthen in 1966?
83.0% of the 55,407 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,963 votes).
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