Pontypridd: 1966 general election result
Labour won Pontypridd at the 1966 general election with a majority of 20,515. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 20,51549.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.7%41,165 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,088
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 30,840 | 74.9% | +3.6 | |
| Conservative | 10,325 | 25.1% | −3.6 | |
| Valid votes | 41,165 | |||
| Majority | 20,515 | 49.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1964 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Pontypridd at the 1966 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 30,840 votes (74.9%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Pontypridd in 1966?
20,515 votes (49.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Pontypridd in 1966?
74.7% of the 55,088 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,165 votes).
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