1959 general election · West Midlands
Birmingham Northfield: 1959 general election result
Labour won Birmingham Northfield at the 1959 general election with a majority of 940. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 9401.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.4%58,234 valid votes
- Electorate
- 74,269
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 29,587 | 50.8% | −2.0 | |
| Conservative | 28,647 | 49.2% | +2.0 | |
| Valid votes | 58,234 | |||
| Majority | 940 | 1.6% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Birmingham Northfield at the 1959 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 29,587 votes (50.8%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Birmingham Northfield in 1959?
940 votes (1.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Birmingham Northfield in 1959?
78.4% of the 74,269 registered electors cast a valid vote (58,234 votes).
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