1966 general election · North West
Penrith and the Borders: 1966 general election result
The Conservatives won Penrith and the Borders at the 1966 general election with a majority of 8,901. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,90122.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.7%39,820 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,621
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,982 | 52.7% | +0.9 | |
| Labour | 12,081 | 30.3% | +4.8 | |
| Liberal | 6,757 | 17.0% | −5.7 | |
| Valid votes | 39,820 | |||
| Majority | 8,901 | 22.4% | ||
Change compared with the 1964 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Penrith and the Borders at the 1966 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,982 votes (52.7%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Penrith and the Borders in 1966?
8,901 votes (22.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Penrith and the Borders in 1966?
78.7% of the 50,621 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,820 votes).
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