1959 general election · Northern Ireland
Antrim North: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Antrim North at the 1959 general election with a majority of 40,527. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 40,52789.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 64.5%45,087 valid votes
- Electorate
- 69,880
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 42,807 | 94.9% | +9.0 | |
| Others | 2,280 | 5.1% | −9.0 | |
| Valid votes | 45,087 | |||
| Majority | 40,527 | 89.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Antrim North at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 42,807 votes (94.9%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Antrim North in 1959?
40,527 votes (89.9% of valid votes) over the Others.
What was the turnout in Antrim North in 1959?
64.5% of the 69,880 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,087 votes).
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