1959 general election · Scotland
Caithness and Sutherland: 1959 general election result
Other candidates won Caithness and Sutherland at the 1959 general election with a majority of 5,725 (Oth gain from Con). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- OthersOthers
- Majority
- 5,72530.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.6%18,601 valid votes
- Electorate
- 26,716
- Result
- Oth gain from Con
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Others Won | 12,163 | 65.4% | +65.4 | |
| Labour | 6,438 | 34.6% | +5.6 | |
| Valid votes | 18,601 | |||
| Majority | 5,725 | 30.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Caithness and Sutherland at the 1959 general election?
The Others candidate won with 12,163 votes (65.4%). Result: Oth gain from Con.
What was the majority in Caithness and Sutherland in 1959?
5,725 votes (30.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Caithness and Sutherland in 1959?
69.6% of the 26,716 registered electors cast a valid vote (18,601 votes).
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