Jo Grimond: general election record
Jo Grimond led the Liberals at 3 general elections (1959, 1964, 1966). Seats, vote share and outcome of each.
| Election | Party | Seats | Vote share | Votes | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Liberal | 12 / 630 | 8.5% | 2,327,456 | Not the largest party |
| 1964 | Liberal | 9 / 630 | 11.2% | 3,099,283 | Not the largest party |
| 1959 | Liberal | 6 / 630 | 5.9% | 1,640,760 | Not the largest party |
Head-to-heads
- Jo Grimond vs Edward Heath
- Jo Grimond vs Harold Wilson
- Jo Grimond vs Alec Douglas-Home
- Jo Grimond vs Harold Macmillan
- Jo Grimond vs Hugh Gaitskell
Questions and answers
How many general elections did Jo Grimond fight as party leader?
3: 1959 (Liberal, 6 seats), 1964 (Liberal, 9 seats), 1966 (Liberal, 12 seats).
What was Jo Grimond's best general election result?
12 seats at the 1966 general election, with 8.5% of the vote.
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