1966 general election · Northern Ireland
Down North: 1966 general election result
The Conservatives won Down North at the 1966 general election with a majority of 28,124. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 28,12457.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 48.9%49,288 valid votes
- Electorate
- 100,755
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 38,706 | 78.5% | +5.0 | |
| Liberal | 10,582 | 21.5% | +15.3 | |
| Valid votes | 49,288 | |||
| Majority | 28,124 | 57.1% | ||
Change compared with the 1964 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Down North at the 1966 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 38,706 votes (78.5%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Down North in 1966?
28,124 votes (57.1% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Down North in 1966?
48.9% of the 100,755 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,288 votes).
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