1959 general election · South West
Bridgwater: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Bridgwater at the 1959 general election with a majority of 8,296. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,29618.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.8%45,601 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,770
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,002 | 50.4% | −8.7 | |
| Labour | 14,706 | 32.3% | −8.6 | |
| Liberal | 7,893 | 17.3% | +17.3 | |
| Valid votes | 45,601 | |||
| Majority | 8,296 | 18.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Bridgwater at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,002 votes (50.4%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Bridgwater in 1959?
8,296 votes (18.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Bridgwater in 1959?
81.8% of the 55,770 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,601 votes).
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