1959 general election · South East
Arundel and Shoreham: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Arundel and Shoreham at the 1959 general election with a majority of 24,289. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 24,28942.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.5%57,860 valid votes
- Electorate
- 75,601
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 37,034 | 64.0% | −5.8 | |
| Labour | 12,745 | 22.0% | −8.1 | |
| Liberal | 8,081 | 14.0% | +14.0 | |
| Valid votes | 57,860 | |||
| Majority | 24,289 | 42.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Arundel and Shoreham at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 37,034 votes (64.0%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Arundel and Shoreham in 1959?
24,289 votes (42.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Arundel and Shoreham in 1959?
76.5% of the 75,601 registered electors cast a valid vote (57,860 votes).
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