1966 general election · North East
Newcastle-Upontyne West: 1966 general election result
Labour won Newcastle-Upontyne West at the 1966 general election with a majority of 12,217. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 12,21725.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.8%48,221 valid votes
- Electorate
- 63,628
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 30,219 | 62.7% | +4.3 | |
| Conservative | 18,002 | 37.3% | −4.3 | |
| Valid votes | 48,221 | |||
| Majority | 12,217 | 25.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1964 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Newcastle-Upontyne West at the 1966 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 30,219 votes (62.7%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Newcastle-Upontyne West in 1966?
12,217 votes (25.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Newcastle-Upontyne West in 1966?
75.8% of the 63,628 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,221 votes).
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