1966 general election · Scotland
North Angus and Mearns: 1966 general election result
The Conservatives won North Angus and Mearns at the 1966 general election with a majority of 5,530. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,53021.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.2%26,360 valid votes
- Electorate
- 34,583
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 13,286 | 50.4% | +1.1 | |
| Liberal | 7,756 | 29.4% | −4.7 | |
| Labour | 5,318 | 20.2% | +3.6 | |
| Valid votes | 26,360 | |||
| Majority | 5,530 | 21.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1964 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won North Angus and Mearns at the 1966 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 13,286 votes (50.4%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in North Angus and Mearns in 1966?
5,530 votes (21.0% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in North Angus and Mearns in 1966?
76.2% of the 34,583 registered electors cast a valid vote (26,360 votes).
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