1959 general election · Northern Ireland
Armagh: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Armagh at the 1959 general election with a majority of 33,502. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 33,50271.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 64.2%47,148 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,416
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 40,325 | 85.5% | +21.2 | |
| Others | 6,823 | 14.5% | −21.2 | |
| Valid votes | 47,148 | |||
| Majority | 33,502 | 71.1% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Armagh at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 40,325 votes (85.5%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Armagh in 1959?
33,502 votes (71.1% of valid votes) over the Others.
What was the turnout in Armagh in 1959?
64.2% of the 73,416 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,148 votes).
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