1966 general election · North West
Preston South: 1966 general election result
Labour won Preston South at the 1966 general election with a majority of 2,789. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,7897.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.0%38,651 valid votes
- Electorate
- 48,343
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,720 | 53.6% | +3.2 | |
| Conservative | 17,931 | 46.4% | −3.2 | |
| Valid votes | 38,651 | |||
| Majority | 2,789 | 7.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1964 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Preston South at the 1966 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,720 votes (53.6%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Preston South in 1966?
2,789 votes (7.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Preston South in 1966?
80.0% of the 48,343 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,651 votes).
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