1959 general election · South East
Brighton Pavilion: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Brighton Pavilion at the 1959 general election with a majority of 15,974. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 15,97440.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.8%39,970 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,238
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,972 | 70.0% | +1.9 | |
| Labour | 11,998 | 30.0% | −1.9 | |
| Valid votes | 39,970 | |||
| Majority | 15,974 | 40.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Brighton Pavilion at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,972 votes (70.0%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Brighton Pavilion in 1959?
15,974 votes (40.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Brighton Pavilion in 1959?
69.8% of the 57,238 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,970 votes).
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