1959 general election · Scotland
Clackmannan and East Stirlingshire: 1959 general election result
Labour won Clackmannan and East Stirlingshire at the 1959 general election with a majority of 7,872. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7,87218.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.7%42,136 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,200
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,004 | 59.3% | +0.6 | |
| Conservative | 17,132 | 40.7% | −0.6 | |
| Valid votes | 42,136 | |||
| Majority | 7,872 | 18.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Clackmannan and East Stirlingshire at the 1959 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,004 votes (59.3%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Clackmannan and East Stirlingshire in 1959?
7,872 votes (18.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Clackmannan and East Stirlingshire in 1959?
80.7% of the 52,200 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,136 votes).
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