1959 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Bridlington: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Bridlington at the 1959 general election with a majority of 17,391. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 17,39146.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.9%37,485 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,621
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,438 | 73.2% | +2.3 | |
| Labour | 10,047 | 26.8% | −2.3 | |
| Valid votes | 37,485 | |||
| Majority | 17,391 | 46.4% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Bridlington at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,438 votes (73.2%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Bridlington in 1959?
17,391 votes (46.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Bridlington in 1959?
69.9% of the 53,621 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,485 votes).
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