1966 general election · North West
Westhoughton: 1966 general election result
Labour won Westhoughton at the 1966 general election with a majority of 14,460. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 14,46029.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.8%48,314 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,349
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 31,387 | 65.0% | +3.2 | |
| Conservative | 16,927 | 35.0% | −3.2 | |
| Valid votes | 48,314 | |||
| Majority | 14,460 | 29.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1964 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Westhoughton at the 1966 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 31,387 votes (65.0%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Westhoughton in 1966?
14,460 votes (29.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Westhoughton in 1966?
78.8% of the 61,349 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,314 votes).
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