1966 general election · East of England
South West Hertfordshire: 1966 general election result
The Conservatives won South West Hertfordshire at the 1966 general election with a majority of 3,192. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3,1925.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.1%62,160 valid votes
- Electorate
- 74,777
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,378 | 45.7% | −0.1 | |
| Labour | 25,186 | 40.5% | +4.6 | |
| Liberal | 8,596 | 13.8% | −4.4 | |
| Valid votes | 62,160 | |||
| Majority | 3,192 | 5.1% | ||
Change compared with the 1964 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won South West Hertfordshire at the 1966 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 28,378 votes (45.7%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in South West Hertfordshire in 1966?
3,192 votes (5.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in South West Hertfordshire in 1966?
83.1% of the 74,777 registered electors cast a valid vote (62,160 votes).
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