1959 general election · West Midlands
Birmingham Perry Barr: 1959 general election result
Labour won Birmingham Perry Barr at the 1959 general election with a majority of 183. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 1830.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.5%39,474 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,306
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 16,811 | 42.6% | −8.4 | |
| Conservative | 16,628 | 42.1% | −4.3 | |
| Liberal | 5,611 | 14.2% | +14.2 | |
| Others | 424 | 1.1% | −1.5 | |
| Valid votes | 39,474 | |||
| Majority | 183 | 0.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Birmingham Perry Barr at the 1959 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 16,811 votes (42.6%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Birmingham Perry Barr in 1959?
183 votes (0.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Birmingham Perry Barr in 1959?
78.5% of the 50,306 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,474 votes).
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