1966 general election · North West
City of Chester: 1966 general election result
The Conservatives won City of Chester at the 1966 general election with a majority of 2,803. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,8036.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.0%47,059 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,295
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,673 | 46.1% | −2.8 | |
| Labour | 18,870 | 40.1% | +4.9 | |
| Liberal | 6,516 | 13.9% | −2.1 | |
| Valid votes | 47,059 | |||
| Majority | 2,803 | 6.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1964 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won City of Chester at the 1966 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,673 votes (46.1%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in City of Chester in 1966?
2,803 votes (6.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in City of Chester in 1966?
78.0% of the 60,295 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,059 votes).
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