1966 general election · South West
South Dorset: 1966 general election result
The Conservatives won South Dorset at the 1966 general election with a majority of 1,877. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,8773.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.0%49,979 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,700
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,997 | 46.0% | +2.4 | |
| Labour | 21,120 | 42.3% | +0.5 | |
| Liberal | 5,862 | 11.7% | −2.9 | |
| Valid votes | 49,979 | |||
| Majority | 1,877 | 3.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1964 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won South Dorset at the 1966 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,997 votes (46.0%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in South Dorset in 1966?
1,877 votes (3.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in South Dorset in 1966?
81.0% of the 61,700 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,979 votes).
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