1966 general election · East of England
Wanstead and Woodford: 1966 general election result
The Conservatives won Wanstead and Woodford at the 1966 general election with a majority of 10,278. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,27830.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.8%33,998 valid votes
- Electorate
- 44,256
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 19,063 | 56.1% | +0.8 | |
| Labour | 8,785 | 25.8% | +6.3 | |
| Liberal | 6,150 | 18.1% | −7.1 | |
| Valid votes | 33,998 | |||
| Majority | 10,278 | 30.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1964 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Wanstead and Woodford at the 1966 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 19,063 votes (56.1%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Wanstead and Woodford in 1966?
10,278 votes (30.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Wanstead and Woodford in 1966?
76.8% of the 44,256 registered electors cast a valid vote (33,998 votes).
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