1959 general election · West Midlands
Burton: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Burton at the 1959 general election with a majority of 5,894. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,89412.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.4%47,958 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,229
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,926 | 56.1% | +2.9 | |
| Labour | 21,032 | 43.9% | −2.9 | |
| Valid votes | 47,958 | |||
| Majority | 5,894 | 12.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Burton at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,926 votes (56.1%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Burton in 1959?
5,894 votes (12.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Burton in 1959?
82.4% of the 58,229 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,958 votes).
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