1959 general election · North West
Bury and Radcliffe: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Bury and Radcliffe at the 1959 general election with a majority of 3,908. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3,9087.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.2%53,338 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,897
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,623 | 53.7% | +0.1 | |
| Labour | 24,715 | 46.3% | −0.1 | |
| Valid votes | 53,338 | |||
| Majority | 3,908 | 7.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Bury and Radcliffe at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 28,623 votes (53.7%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Bury and Radcliffe in 1959?
3,908 votes (7.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Bury and Radcliffe in 1959?
82.2% of the 64,897 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,338 votes).
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