Merthyr Tydfil: 1966 general election result
Labour won Merthyr Tydfil at the 1966 general election with a majority of 17,655. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 17,65560.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.9%29,180 valid votes
- Electorate
- 39,474
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,737 | 74.5% | −0.8 | |
| Conservative | 4,082 | 14.0% | −1.4 | |
| Plaid Cymru | 3,361 | 11.5% | +2.2 | |
| Valid votes | 29,180 | |||
| Majority | 17,655 | 60.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1964 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Merthyr Tydfil at the 1966 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,737 votes (74.5%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Merthyr Tydfil in 1966?
17,655 votes (60.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Merthyr Tydfil in 1966?
73.9% of the 39,474 registered electors cast a valid vote (29,180 votes).
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