West Flintshire: 1966 general election result
The Conservatives won West Flintshire at the 1966 general election with a majority of 3,042. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3,0427.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.9%42,038 valid votes
- Electorate
- 51,346
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 18,179 | 43.2% | −2.5 | |
| Labour | 15,137 | 36.0% | +3.2 | |
| Liberal | 7,137 | 17.0% | −1.5 | |
| Plaid Cymru | 1,585 | 3.8% | +0.8 | |
| Valid votes | 42,038 | |||
| Majority | 3,042 | 7.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1964 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won West Flintshire at the 1966 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 18,179 votes (43.2%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in West Flintshire in 1966?
3,042 votes (7.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in West Flintshire in 1966?
81.9% of the 51,346 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,038 votes).
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