1966 general election · London
Orpington: 1966 general election result
The Liberals won Orpington at the 1966 general election with a majority of 1,622. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LiberalLiberal
- Majority
- 1,6223.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 86.9%48,478 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,776
- Result
- Lib hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Won | 22,615 | 46.7% | −1.7 | |
| Conservative | 20,993 | 43.3% | +1.5 | |
| Labour | 4,870 | 10.1% | +0.2 | |
| Valid votes | 48,478 | |||
| Majority | 1,622 | 3.4% | ||
Change compared with the 1964 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Orpington at the 1966 general election?
The Liberal candidate won with 22,615 votes (46.7%). Result: Lib hold.
What was the majority in Orpington in 1966?
1,622 votes (3.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Orpington in 1966?
86.9% of the 55,776 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,478 votes).
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