Cardigan: 1959 general election result
The Liberals won Cardigan at the 1959 general election with a majority of 9,309. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LiberalLiberal
- Majority
- 9,30930.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.0%30,307 valid votes
- Electorate
- 38,878
- Result
- Lib hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Won | 17,868 | 59.0% | −6.2 | |
| Labour | 8,559 | 28.2% | −6.6 | |
| Plaid Cymru | 3,880 | 12.8% | +12.8 | |
| Valid votes | 30,307 | |||
| Majority | 9,309 | 30.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Cardigan at the 1959 general election?
The Liberal candidate won with 17,868 votes (59.0%). Result: Lib hold.
What was the majority in Cardigan in 1959?
9,309 votes (30.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Cardigan in 1959?
78.0% of the 38,878 registered electors cast a valid vote (30,307 votes).
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