1966 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Sheffield Hillsborough: 1966 general election result
Labour won Sheffield Hillsborough at the 1966 general election with a majority of 12,025. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 12,02535.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.3%33,573 valid votes
- Electorate
- 47,788
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,799 | 67.9% | +5.5 | |
| Conservative | 10,774 | 32.1% | −5.5 | |
| Valid votes | 33,573 | |||
| Majority | 12,025 | 35.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1964 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Sheffield Hillsborough at the 1966 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,799 votes (67.9%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Sheffield Hillsborough in 1966?
12,025 votes (35.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Sheffield Hillsborough in 1966?
70.3% of the 47,788 registered electors cast a valid vote (33,573 votes).
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