1966 general election · London
Walthamstow West: 1966 general election result
Labour won Walthamstow West at the 1966 general election with a majority of 8,725. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,72536.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.0%23,975 valid votes
- Electorate
- 33,755
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 14,665 | 61.2% | +5.0 | |
| Conservative | 5,940 | 24.8% | −1.7 | |
| Liberal | 3,370 | 14.1% | −3.3 | |
| Valid votes | 23,975 | |||
| Majority | 8,725 | 36.4% | ||
Change compared with the 1964 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Walthamstow West at the 1966 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 14,665 votes (61.2%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Walthamstow West in 1966?
8,725 votes (36.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Walthamstow West in 1966?
71.0% of the 33,755 registered electors cast a valid vote (23,975 votes).
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