Barry: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Barry at the 1959 general election with a majority of 9,523. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9,52318.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 84.9%51,103 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,206
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 30,313 | 59.3% | +1.5 | |
| Labour | 20,790 | 40.7% | −1.5 | |
| Valid votes | 51,103 | |||
| Majority | 9,523 | 18.6% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Barry at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 30,313 votes (59.3%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Barry in 1959?
9,523 votes (18.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Barry in 1959?
84.9% of the 60,206 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,103 votes).
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