1966 general election · Scotland
Glasgow Provan: 1966 general election result
Labour won Glasgow Provan at the 1966 general election with a majority of 15,215. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 15,21536.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.8%42,175 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,575
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 28,201 | 66.9% | +1.1 | |
| Conservative | 12,986 | 30.8% | −3.4 | |
| Others | 988 | 2.3% | +2.3 | |
| Valid votes | 42,175 | |||
| Majority | 15,215 | 36.1% | ||
Change compared with the 1964 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Glasgow Provan at the 1966 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 28,201 votes (66.9%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Glasgow Provan in 1966?
15,215 votes (36.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Glasgow Provan in 1966?
70.8% of the 59,575 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,175 votes).
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