1966 general election · North West
Manchester Wythenshawe: 1966 general election result
Labour won Manchester Wythenshawe at the 1966 general election with a majority of 8,937. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,93717.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.8%51,750 valid votes
- Electorate
- 69,229
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,485 | 53.1% | +5.4 | |
| Conservative | 18,548 | 35.8% | −3.4 | |
| Liberal | 5,717 | 11.1% | −2.0 | |
| Valid votes | 51,750 | |||
| Majority | 8,937 | 17.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1964 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Manchester Wythenshawe at the 1966 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,485 votes (53.1%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Manchester Wythenshawe in 1966?
8,937 votes (17.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Manchester Wythenshawe in 1966?
74.8% of the 69,229 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,750 votes).
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