1966 general election · South West
North Cornwall: 1966 general election result
The Liberals won North Cornwall at the 1966 general election with a majority of 1,508 (Lib gain from Con). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LiberalLiberal
- Majority
- 1,5084.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 87.5%38,059 valid votes
- Electorate
- 43,480
- Result
- Lib gain from Con
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Won | 18,460 | 48.5% | +4.7 | |
| Conservative | 16,952 | 44.5% | −1.1 | |
| Labour | 2,647 | 7.0% | −2.8 | |
| Valid votes | 38,059 | |||
| Majority | 1,508 | 4.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1964 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won North Cornwall at the 1966 general election?
The Liberal candidate won with 18,460 votes (48.5%). Result: Lib gain from Con.
What was the majority in North Cornwall in 1966?
1,508 votes (4.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in North Cornwall in 1966?
87.5% of the 43,480 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,059 votes).
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