1959 general election · West Midlands
Birmingham Handsworth: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Birmingham Handsworth at the 1959 general election with a majority of 10,127. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,12726.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.8%38,226 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,596
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,243 | 60.8% | +0.8 | |
| Labour | 13,116 | 34.3% | −0.4 | |
| Others | 1,867 | 4.9% | −0.4 | |
| Valid votes | 38,226 | |||
| Majority | 10,127 | 26.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Birmingham Handsworth at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,243 votes (60.8%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Birmingham Handsworth in 1959?
10,127 votes (26.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Birmingham Handsworth in 1959?
68.8% of the 55,596 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,226 votes).
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