1959 general election · North West
Blackpool South: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Blackpool South at the 1959 general election with a majority of 12,430. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,43031.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.9%39,104 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,927
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,767 | 65.9% | −0.5 | |
| Labour | 13,337 | 34.1% | +0.5 | |
| Valid votes | 39,104 | |||
| Majority | 12,430 | 31.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Blackpool South at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,767 votes (65.9%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Blackpool South in 1959?
12,430 votes (31.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Blackpool South in 1959?
73.9% of the 52,927 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,104 votes).
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