1959 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Bradford North: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Bradford North at the 1959 general election with a majority of 2,671. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,6716.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.8%43,029 valid votes
- Electorate
- 51,957
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,850 | 53.1% | +3.0 | |
| Labour | 20,179 | 46.9% | −3.0 | |
| Valid votes | 43,029 | |||
| Majority | 2,671 | 6.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Bradford North at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,850 votes (53.1%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Bradford North in 1959?
2,671 votes (6.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Bradford North in 1959?
82.8% of the 51,957 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,029 votes).
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