1959 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Bradford West: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Bradford West at the 1959 general election with a majority of 5,106. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,10612.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.8%40,918 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,044
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,012 | 56.2% | +2.4 | |
| Labour | 17,906 | 43.8% | −2.4 | |
| Valid votes | 40,918 | |||
| Majority | 5,106 | 12.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Bradford West at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,012 votes (56.2%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Bradford West in 1959?
5,106 votes (12.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Bradford West in 1959?
81.8% of the 50,044 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,918 votes).
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