1966 general election · East of England
King'S Lynn: 1966 general election result
Labour won King'S Lynn at the 1966 general election with a majority of 2,019. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,0194.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.9%44,629 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,833
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,324 | 52.3% | +2.1 | |
| Conservative | 21,305 | 47.7% | −2.1 | |
| Valid votes | 44,629 | |||
| Majority | 2,019 | 4.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1964 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won King'S Lynn at the 1966 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,324 votes (52.3%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in King'S Lynn in 1966?
2,019 votes (4.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in King'S Lynn in 1966?
82.9% of the 53,833 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,629 votes).
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