1966 general election · West Midlands
West Bromwich: 1966 general election result
Labour won West Bromwich at the 1966 general election with a majority of 6,874. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,87415.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.8%43,700 valid votes
- Electorate
- 63,489
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,287 | 57.9% | +2.7 | |
| Conservative | 18,413 | 42.1% | −2.7 | |
| Valid votes | 43,700 | |||
| Majority | 6,874 | 15.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1964 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won West Bromwich at the 1966 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,287 votes (57.9%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in West Bromwich in 1966?
6,874 votes (15.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in West Bromwich in 1966?
68.8% of the 63,489 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,700 votes).
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