1959 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh South: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Edinburgh South at the 1959 general election with a majority of 11,514. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 11,51429.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.2%39,589 valid votes
- Electorate
- 48,767
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,799 | 57.6% | −9.9 | |
| Labour | 11,285 | 28.5% | −4.0 | |
| Liberal | 5,505 | 13.9% | +13.9 | |
| Valid votes | 39,589 | |||
| Majority | 11,514 | 29.1% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh South at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,799 votes (57.6%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Edinburgh South in 1959?
11,514 votes (29.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh South in 1959?
81.2% of the 48,767 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,589 votes).
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