1959 general election · North West
Blackpool North: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Blackpool North at the 1959 general election with a majority of 15,857. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 15,85736.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.8%43,727 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,421
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,297 | 57.9% | −13.4 | |
| Labour | 9,440 | 21.6% | −7.2 | |
| Liberal | 8,990 | 20.6% | +20.6 | |
| Valid votes | 43,727 | |||
| Majority | 15,857 | 36.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Blackpool North at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,297 votes (57.9%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Blackpool North in 1959?
15,857 votes (36.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Blackpool North in 1959?
74.8% of the 58,421 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,727 votes).
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