1966 general election · North West
Manchester Gorton: 1966 general election result
Labour won Manchester Gorton at the 1966 general election with a majority of 8,308. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,30820.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.6%41,144 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,706
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,726 | 60.1% | +5.0 | |
| Conservative | 16,418 | 39.9% | −5.0 | |
| Valid votes | 41,144 | |||
| Majority | 8,308 | 20.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1964 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Manchester Gorton at the 1966 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,726 votes (60.1%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Manchester Gorton in 1966?
8,308 votes (20.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Manchester Gorton in 1966?
72.6% of the 56,706 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,144 votes).
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