1966 general election · East of England
East Hertfordshire: 1966 general election result
The Conservatives won East Hertfordshire at the 1966 general election with a majority of 5,206. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,2068.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.1%63,531 valid votes
- Electorate
- 79,322
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 29,618 | 46.6% | −1.6 | |
| Labour | 24,412 | 38.4% | +3.0 | |
| Liberal | 9,501 | 15.0% | −1.4 | |
| Valid votes | 63,531 | |||
| Majority | 5,206 | 8.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1964 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won East Hertfordshire at the 1966 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 29,618 votes (46.6%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in East Hertfordshire in 1966?
5,206 votes (8.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in East Hertfordshire in 1966?
80.1% of the 79,322 registered electors cast a valid vote (63,531 votes).
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