1959 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Barkston Ash: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Barkston Ash at the 1959 general election with a majority of 7,553. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,55316.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.4%44,847 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,448
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,200 | 58.4% | +1.1 | |
| Labour | 18,647 | 41.6% | −1.1 | |
| Valid votes | 44,847 | |||
| Majority | 7,553 | 16.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Barkston Ash at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,200 votes (58.4%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Barkston Ash in 1959?
7,553 votes (16.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Barkston Ash in 1959?
82.4% of the 54,448 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,847 votes).
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