1966 general election · London
Islington East: 1966 general election result
Labour won Islington East at the 1966 general election with a majority of 7,519. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7,51929.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 57.1%25,914 valid votes
- Electorate
- 45,416
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 15,009 | 57.9% | +5.4 | |
| Conservative | 7,490 | 28.9% | +0.4 | |
| Liberal | 2,288 | 8.8% | −2.6 | |
| Others | 1,127 | 4.4% | −3.2 | |
| Valid votes | 25,914 | |||
| Majority | 7,519 | 29.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1964 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Islington East at the 1966 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 15,009 votes (57.9%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Islington East in 1966?
7,519 votes (29.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Islington East in 1966?
57.1% of the 45,416 registered electors cast a valid vote (25,914 votes).
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