1966 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh Leith: 1966 general election result
Labour won Edinburgh Leith at the 1966 general election with a majority of 3,964. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3,96414.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.1%27,129 valid votes
- Electorate
- 35,652
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 15,407 | 56.8% | +1.3 | |
| Conservative | 11,443 | 42.2% | −2.3 | |
| Others | 279 | 1.0% | +1.0 | |
| Valid votes | 27,129 | |||
| Majority | 3,964 | 14.6% | ||
Change compared with the 1964 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh Leith at the 1966 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 15,407 votes (56.8%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Edinburgh Leith in 1966?
3,964 votes (14.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh Leith in 1966?
76.1% of the 35,652 registered electors cast a valid vote (27,129 votes).
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