1959 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh North: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Edinburgh North at the 1959 general election with a majority of 8,756. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,75628.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.9%31,226 valid votes
- Electorate
- 42,270
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 19,991 | 64.0% | +2.3 | |
| Labour | 11,235 | 36.0% | −2.3 | |
| Valid votes | 31,226 | |||
| Majority | 8,756 | 28.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh North at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 19,991 votes (64.0%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Edinburgh North in 1959?
8,756 votes (28.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh North in 1959?
73.9% of the 42,270 registered electors cast a valid vote (31,226 votes).
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