1959 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh Leith: 1959 general election result
Labour won Edinburgh Leith at the 1959 general election with a majority of 3,074. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3,0749.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.5%31,585 valid votes
- Electorate
- 39,750
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 15,092 | 47.8% | −1.6 | |
| Conservative | 12,018 | 38.1% | +5.7 | |
| Liberal | 4,475 | 14.2% | +14.2 | |
| Valid votes | 31,585 | |||
| Majority | 3,074 | 9.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh Leith at the 1959 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 15,092 votes (47.8%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Edinburgh Leith in 1959?
3,074 votes (9.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh Leith in 1959?
79.5% of the 39,750 registered electors cast a valid vote (31,585 votes).
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