Cardiff North: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Cardiff North at the 1959 general election with a majority of 10,683. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,68321.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.9%49,752 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,986
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,737 | 57.8% | −1.5 | |
| Labour | 18,054 | 36.3% | −4.5 | |
| Plaid Cymru | 2,553 | 5.1% | +5.1 | |
| Others | 408 | 0.8% | +0.8 | |
| Valid votes | 49,752 | |||
| Majority | 10,683 | 21.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Cardiff North at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 28,737 votes (57.8%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Cardiff North in 1959?
10,683 votes (21.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Cardiff North in 1959?
82.9% of the 59,986 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,752 votes).
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