1966 general election · Scotland
Glasgow Woodside: 1966 general election result
Labour won Glasgow Woodside at the 1966 general election with a majority of 2,338. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,3388.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.0%26,780 valid votes
- Electorate
- 36,678
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 13,540 | 50.6% | +4.9 | |
| Conservative | 11,202 | 41.8% | +1.5 | |
| Scottish National Party | 1,916 | 7.2% | +1.8 | |
| Others | 122 | 0.5% | +0.2 | |
| Valid votes | 26,780 | |||
| Majority | 2,338 | 8.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1964 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Glasgow Woodside at the 1966 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 13,540 votes (50.6%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Glasgow Woodside in 1966?
2,338 votes (8.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Glasgow Woodside in 1966?
73.0% of the 36,678 registered electors cast a valid vote (26,780 votes).
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