South African general election, 1966
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The 1966 South African general election resulted in yet another comprehensive victory for the National Party under Hendrik Frensch Verwoerd.
It should be noted that the number of House of Assembly seats for White voters in South Africa had been increased from 150 to 160 by the Constitution Amendment Act of 1965. In addition, there were 6 seats for White voters from South-West Africa (now Namibia). There were also four seats reserved for Coloured representatives, who did not have to stand for re-election during 1966.
| Party | Seats |
| National Party | 126 |
| United Party | 39 |
| Progressive Party | 1 |
| TOTAL | 166 |
| Preceded by: Election 1961 |
South African general elections | Succeeded by: Election 1970 |
