1959 general election · Northern Ireland
Down North: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Down North at the 1959 general election with a majority of 50,734. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 50,73496.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 58.8%52,812 valid votes
- Electorate
- 89,886
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 51,773 | 98.0% | +1.2 | |
| Others | 1,039 | 2.0% | −1.2 | |
| Valid votes | 52,812 | |||
| Majority | 50,734 | 96.1% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Down North at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 51,773 votes (98.0%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Down North in 1959?
50,734 votes (96.1% of valid votes) over the Others.
What was the turnout in Down North in 1959?
58.8% of the 89,886 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,812 votes).
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