1966 general election · London
West Ham South: 1966 general election result
Labour won West Ham South at the 1966 general election with a majority of 19,492. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 19,49265.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 61.8%29,679 valid votes
- Electorate
- 47,990
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,902 | 77.2% | +2.7 | |
| Conservative | 3,410 | 11.5% | −0.6 | |
| Liberal | 3,367 | 11.3% | −2.1 | |
| Valid votes | 29,679 | |||
| Majority | 19,492 | 65.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1964 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won West Ham South at the 1966 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,902 votes (77.2%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in West Ham South in 1966?
19,492 votes (65.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in West Ham South in 1966?
61.8% of the 47,990 registered electors cast a valid vote (29,679 votes).
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