1966 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Leeds North East: 1966 general election result
The Conservatives won Leeds North East at the 1966 general election with a majority of 4,962. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,96213.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.1%36,664 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,824
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,813 | 56.8% | −3.9 | |
| Labour | 15,851 | 43.2% | +3.9 | |
| Valid votes | 36,664 | |||
| Majority | 4,962 | 13.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1964 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Leeds North East at the 1966 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,813 votes (56.8%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Leeds North East in 1966?
4,962 votes (13.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Leeds North East in 1966?
68.1% of the 53,824 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,664 votes).
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