Cardiff South East: 1959 general election result
Labour won Cardiff South East at the 1959 general election with a majority of 868. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8681.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.0%52,962 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,574
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 26,915 | 50.8% | −2.5 | |
| Conservative | 26,047 | 49.2% | +2.5 | |
| Valid votes | 52,962 | |||
| Majority | 868 | 1.6% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Cardiff South East at the 1959 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 26,915 votes (50.8%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Cardiff South East in 1959?
868 votes (1.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Cardiff South East in 1959?
82.0% of the 64,574 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,962 votes).
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