1959 general election · Northern Ireland
Belfast West: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Belfast West at the 1959 general election with a majority of 4,420. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,4208.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.7%53,376 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,405
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,898 | 54.1% | −4.1 | |
| Others | 24,478 | 45.9% | +4.1 | |
| Valid votes | 53,376 | |||
| Majority | 4,420 | 8.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Belfast West at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 28,898 votes (54.1%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Belfast West in 1959?
4,420 votes (8.3% of valid votes) over the Others.
What was the turnout in Belfast West in 1959?
72.7% of the 73,405 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,376 votes).
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