1959 general election · Scotland
Bute and North Ayrshire: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Bute and North Ayrshire at the 1959 general election with a majority of 8,052. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,05224.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.4%32,488 valid votes
- Electorate
- 44,291
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,270 | 62.4% | −2.1 | |
| Labour | 12,218 | 37.6% | +2.1 | |
| Valid votes | 32,488 | |||
| Majority | 8,052 | 24.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Bute and North Ayrshire at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,270 votes (62.4%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Bute and North Ayrshire in 1959?
8,052 votes (24.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Bute and North Ayrshire in 1959?
73.4% of the 44,291 registered electors cast a valid vote (32,488 votes).
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