1959 general election · Northern Ireland
Belfast North: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Belfast North at the 1959 general election with a majority of 13,533. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 13,53325.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.1%52,969 valid votes
- Electorate
- 74,494
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 32,173 | 60.7% | −2.5 | |
| Labour | 18,640 | 35.2% | +7.0 | |
| Others | 2,156 | 4.1% | −4.4 | |
| Valid votes | 52,969 | |||
| Majority | 13,533 | 25.6% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Belfast North at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 32,173 votes (60.7%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Belfast North in 1959?
13,533 votes (25.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Belfast North in 1959?
71.1% of the 74,494 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,969 votes).
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