1966 general election · Scotland
Roxburgh Selkirk and Peebles: 1966 general election result
The Liberals won Roxburgh Selkirk and Peebles at the 1966 general election with a majority of 2,211 (Lib gain from Con). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LiberalLiberal
- Majority
- 2,2114.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 84.8%45,134 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,224
- Result
- Lib gain from Con
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Won | 20,607 | 45.7% | +6.8 | |
| Conservative | 18,396 | 40.8% | −2.1 | |
| Labour | 6,131 | 13.6% | −2.3 | |
| Valid votes | 45,134 | |||
| Majority | 2,211 | 4.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1964 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Roxburgh Selkirk and Peebles at the 1966 general election?
The Liberal candidate won with 20,607 votes (45.7%). Result: Lib gain from Con.
What was the majority in Roxburgh Selkirk and Peebles in 1966?
2,211 votes (4.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Roxburgh Selkirk and Peebles in 1966?
84.8% of the 53,224 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,134 votes).
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