Caernarvon: 1959 general election result
Labour won Caernarvon at the 1959 general election with a majority of 7,942. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7,94223.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.4%34,363 valid votes
- Electorate
- 41,202
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 17,506 | 50.9% | +0.8 | |
| Conservative | 9,564 | 27.8% | +3.8 | |
| Plaid Cymru | 7,293 | 21.2% | +4.7 | |
| Valid votes | 34,363 | |||
| Majority | 7,942 | 23.1% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Caernarvon at the 1959 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 17,506 votes (50.9%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Caernarvon in 1959?
7,942 votes (23.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Caernarvon in 1959?
83.4% of the 41,202 registered electors cast a valid vote (34,363 votes).
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