1959 general election · South West
Cirencester and Tewkesbury: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Cirencester and Tewkesbury at the 1959 general election with a majority of 11,855 (Con gain from Oth). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 11,85526.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.6%44,483 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,099
- Result
- Con gain from Oth
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,169 | 63.3% | +63.3 | |
| Labour | 16,314 | 36.7% | +36.7 | |
| Valid votes | 44,483 | |||
| Majority | 11,855 | 26.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Cirencester and Tewkesbury at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 28,169 votes (63.3%). Result: Con gain from Oth.
What was the majority in Cirencester and Tewkesbury in 1959?
11,855 votes (26.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Cirencester and Tewkesbury in 1959?
76.6% of the 58,099 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,483 votes).
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