1966 general election · West Midlands
Hereford: 1966 general election result
The Conservatives won Hereford at the 1966 general election with a majority of 2,747. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,7477.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.3%39,307 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,853
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 17,529 | 44.6% | −0.9 | |
| Labour | 14,782 | 37.6% | +6.9 | |
| Liberal | 6,996 | 17.8% | −6.0 | |
| Valid votes | 39,307 | |||
| Majority | 2,747 | 7.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1964 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Hereford at the 1966 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 17,529 votes (44.6%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Hereford in 1966?
2,747 votes (7.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Hereford in 1966?
77.3% of the 50,853 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,307 votes).
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