1966 general election · Scotland
East Renfrewshire: 1966 general election result
The Conservatives won East Renfrewshire at the 1966 general election with a majority of 10,591. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,59120.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.9%52,695 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,971
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,017 | 53.2% | +0.6 | |
| Labour | 17,426 | 33.1% | +1.9 | |
| Liberal | 7,252 | 13.8% | −2.6 | |
| Valid votes | 52,695 | |||
| Majority | 10,591 | 20.1% | ||
Change compared with the 1964 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won East Renfrewshire at the 1966 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 28,017 votes (53.2%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in East Renfrewshire in 1966?
10,591 votes (20.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in East Renfrewshire in 1966?
79.9% of the 65,971 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,695 votes).
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