1966 general election · Scotland
East Dunbartonshire: 1966 general election result
Labour won East Dunbartonshire at the 1966 general election with a majority of 9,984. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 9,98415.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.6%63,249 valid votes
- Electorate
- 78,453
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 32,985 | 52.2% | −2.9 | |
| Conservative | 23,001 | 36.4% | −5.6 | |
| Scottish National Party | 5,715 | 9.0% | +9.0 | |
| Others | 1,548 | 2.5% | −0.5 | |
| Valid votes | 63,249 | |||
| Majority | 9,984 | 15.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1964 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won East Dunbartonshire at the 1966 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 32,985 votes (52.2%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in East Dunbartonshire in 1966?
9,984 votes (15.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in East Dunbartonshire in 1966?
80.6% of the 78,453 registered electors cast a valid vote (63,249 votes).
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