1959 general election · West Midlands
Birmingham Small Heath: 1959 general election result
Labour won Birmingham Small Heath at the 1959 general election with a majority of 4,931. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 4,93114.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 65.7%33,495 valid votes
- Electorate
- 51,004
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 19,213 | 57.4% | −3.4 | |
| Conservative | 14,282 | 42.6% | +3.4 | |
| Valid votes | 33,495 | |||
| Majority | 4,931 | 14.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Birmingham Small Heath at the 1959 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 19,213 votes (57.4%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Birmingham Small Heath in 1959?
4,931 votes (14.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Birmingham Small Heath in 1959?
65.7% of the 51,004 registered electors cast a valid vote (33,495 votes).
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