Feltham — UK General Election Results
Feltham was won by Labour at the 1970 general election, with a majority of 5,555 votes over Conservative. This page covers every general election in Feltham from 1955 to 1970.
Full Election History, 1955–1970
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Albert Edward Hunter (Labour) | 21,521 | 54.2% | James A Erskine-Shaw (Conservative) | 3,350 (8.4 pts) | 78.4% |
| 1959 | Albert Edward Hunter (Labour) | 20,320 | 47.3% | James Brian Weston Turner (Conservative) | 2,250 (5.2 pts) | 80.4% |
| 1964 | Albert Edward Hunter (Labour) | 20,733 | 49.6% | James Brian Weston Turner (Conservative) | 5,806 (13.9 pts) | 77.2% |
| 1966 | Russell Kerr (Labour) | 22,389 | 53.9% | Barbara Lynn Wallis (Conservative) | 8,457 (20.4 pts) | 77.3% |
| 1970 | Russell Kerr (Labour) | 21,561 | 52.5% | Barbara Lynn Wallis (Conservative) | 5,555 (13.5 pts) | 68.2% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1955
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Edward Hunter | Labour | 21,521 | 54.2% | Yes |
| James A Erskine-Shaw | Conservative | 18,171 | 45.8% | No |
1959
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Edward Hunter | Labour | 20,320 | 47.3% | Yes |
| James Brian Weston Turner | Conservative | 18,070 | 42.1% | No |
| Louis Alfred de Pinna | Liberal | 4,533 | 10.6% | No |
1964
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Edward Hunter | Labour | 20,733 | 49.6% | Yes |
| James Brian Weston Turner | Conservative | 14,927 | 35.7% | No |
| Robert Roberts | Liberal | 6,141 | 14.7% | No |
1966
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Kerr | Labour | 22,389 | 53.9% | Yes |
| Barbara Lynn Wallis | Conservative | 13,932 | 33.5% | No |
| William Gerald Crauford | Liberal | 5,206 | 12.5% | No |
1970
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Kerr | Labour | 21,561 | 52.5% | Yes |
| Barbara Lynn Wallis | Conservative | 16,006 | 38.9% | No |
| Geoffrey Roy King | Liberal | 3,536 | 8.6% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Feltham has been contested at 5 general elections on record since 1955. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Labour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Feltham in the 1970 general election?
Labour won Feltham in 1970 with 21,561 votes (52.5%), a majority of 5,555 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won Feltham since 1955?
Since 1955, Feltham has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Feltham?
The closest result on record for Feltham was 1959, when Labour beat Conservative by just 2,250 votes (5.2 percentage points).