Harold Wilson: general election record
Harold Wilson led Labour at 5 general elections (1964, 1966, 1970, February 1974, October 1974) and became prime minister after 4 of them. Seats, vote share and outcome of each.
| Election | Party | Seats | Vote share | Votes | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1974 | Labour | 319 / 635 | 39.3% | 11,457,079 | Prime minister Largest party |
| February 1974 | Labour | 301 / 635 | 37.2% | 11,641,143 | Prime minister Largest party (hung parliament) |
| 1970 | Labour | 287 / 630 | 43.0% | 12,179,360 | Not the largest party |
| 1966 | Labour | 363 / 630 | 47.9% | 13,065,986 | Prime minister Largest party |
| 1964 | Labour | 317 / 630 | 44.1% | 12,205,178 | Prime minister Largest party |
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Questions and answers
How many general elections did Harold Wilson fight as party leader?
5: 1964 (Labour, 317 seats), 1966 (Labour, 363 seats), 1970 (Labour, 287 seats), February 1974 (Labour, 301 seats), October 1974 (Labour, 319 seats).
What was Harold Wilson's best general election result?
363 seats at the 1966 general election, with 47.9% of the vote.
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