Ebbw Vale: 1959 general election result
Labour won Ebbw Vale at the 1959 general election with a majority of 20,922. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 20,92262.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 85.8%33,730 valid votes
- Electorate
- 39,299
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,326 | 81.0% | +1.8 | |
| Conservative | 6,404 | 19.0% | −1.8 | |
| Valid votes | 33,730 | |||
| Majority | 20,922 | 62.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Ebbw Vale at the 1959 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,326 votes (81.0%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Ebbw Vale in 1959?
20,922 votes (62.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Ebbw Vale in 1959?
85.8% of the 39,299 registered electors cast a valid vote (33,730 votes).
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