1966 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Colne Valley: 1966 general election result
The Liberals won Colne Valley at the 1966 general election with a majority of 2,499 (Lib gain from Lab). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LiberalLiberal
- Majority
- 2,4995.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 86.2%45,299 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,555
- Result
- Lib gain from Lab
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Won | 22,006 | 48.6% | +7.0 | |
| Labour | 19,507 | 43.1% | +1.0 | |
| Conservative | 3,786 | 8.4% | −8.0 | |
| Valid votes | 45,299 | |||
| Majority | 2,499 | 5.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1964 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Colne Valley at the 1966 general election?
The Liberal candidate won with 22,006 votes (48.6%). Result: Lib gain from Lab.
What was the majority in Colne Valley in 1966?
2,499 votes (5.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Colne Valley in 1966?
86.2% of the 52,555 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,299 votes).
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