1966 general election · East Midlands
South Northamptonshire: 1966 general election result
The Conservatives won South Northamptonshire at the 1966 general election with a majority of 2,691. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,6915.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.2%47,355 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,626
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,023 | 52.8% | −1.4 | |
| Labour | 22,332 | 47.2% | +1.4 | |
| Valid votes | 47,355 | |||
| Majority | 2,691 | 5.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1964 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won South Northamptonshire at the 1966 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,023 votes (52.8%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in South Northamptonshire in 1966?
2,691 votes (5.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in South Northamptonshire in 1966?
82.2% of the 57,626 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,355 votes).
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