1966 general election · South East
Rochester and Chatham: 1966 general election result
Labour won Rochester and Chatham at the 1966 general election with a majority of 2,246. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,2464.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.1%53,630 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,661
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,938 | 52.1% | +1.1 | |
| Conservative | 25,692 | 47.9% | −1.1 | |
| Valid votes | 53,630 | |||
| Majority | 2,246 | 4.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1964 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Rochester and Chatham at the 1966 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,938 votes (52.1%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Rochester and Chatham in 1966?
2,246 votes (4.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Rochester and Chatham in 1966?
78.1% of the 68,661 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,630 votes).
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