1966 general election · North East
Sunderland North: 1966 general election result
Labour won Sunderland North at the 1966 general election with a majority of 9,015. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 9,01521.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.5%41,861 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,197
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,438 | 60.8% | +5.4 | |
| Conservative | 16,423 | 39.2% | −2.7 | |
| Valid votes | 41,861 | |||
| Majority | 9,015 | 21.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1964 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Sunderland North at the 1966 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,438 votes (60.8%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Sunderland North in 1966?
9,015 votes (21.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Sunderland North in 1966?
74.5% of the 56,197 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,861 votes).
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