1959 general election · Northern Ireland
Down South: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Down South at the 1959 general election with a majority of 29,947. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 29,94768.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 56.4%43,803 valid votes
- Electorate
- 77,627
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 36,875 | 84.2% | +18.3 | |
| Others | 6,928 | 15.8% | −18.3 | |
| Valid votes | 43,803 | |||
| Majority | 29,947 | 68.4% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Down South at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 36,875 votes (84.2%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Down South in 1959?
29,947 votes (68.4% of valid votes) over the Others.
What was the turnout in Down South in 1959?
56.4% of the 77,627 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,803 votes).
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