1959 general election · Scotland
Berwick and East Lothian: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Berwick and East Lothian at the 1959 general election with a majority of 2,850. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,8506.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.2%42,094 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,569
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,472 | 53.4% | +0.1 | |
| Labour | 19,622 | 46.6% | −0.1 | |
| Valid votes | 42,094 | |||
| Majority | 2,850 | 6.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Berwick and East Lothian at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,472 votes (53.4%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Berwick and East Lothian in 1959?
2,850 votes (6.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Berwick and East Lothian in 1959?
83.2% of the 50,569 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,094 votes).
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