1966 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Leeds West: 1966 general election result
Labour won Leeds West at the 1966 general election with a majority of 10,508. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 10,50824.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.0%43,336 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,176
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,391 | 56.3% | +5.8 | |
| Conservative | 13,883 | 32.0% | −2.5 | |
| Liberal | 5,062 | 11.7% | −3.3 | |
| Valid votes | 43,336 | |||
| Majority | 10,508 | 24.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1964 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Leeds West at the 1966 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,391 votes (56.3%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Leeds West in 1966?
10,508 votes (24.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Leeds West in 1966?
72.0% of the 60,176 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,336 votes).
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