Swansea West: 1966 general election result
Labour won Swansea West at the 1966 general election with a majority of 6,053. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,05312.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.4%47,353 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,889
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 26,703 | 56.4% | +8.5 | |
| Conservative | 20,650 | 43.6% | +1.2 | |
| Valid votes | 47,353 | |||
| Majority | 6,053 | 12.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1964 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Swansea West at the 1966 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 26,703 votes (56.4%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Swansea West in 1966?
6,053 votes (12.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Swansea West in 1966?
80.4% of the 58,889 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,353 votes).
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