1959 general election · West Midlands
Birmingham Edgbaston: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Birmingham Edgbaston at the 1959 general election with a majority of 14,928. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 14,92839.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.0%37,874 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,719
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,401 | 69.7% | +2.0 | |
| Labour | 11,473 | 30.3% | −2.0 | |
| Valid votes | 37,874 | |||
| Majority | 14,928 | 39.4% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Birmingham Edgbaston at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,401 votes (69.7%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Birmingham Edgbaston in 1959?
14,928 votes (39.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Birmingham Edgbaston in 1959?
68.0% of the 55,719 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,874 votes).
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