1959 general election · South East
Folkestone and Hythe: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Folkestone and Hythe at the 1959 general election with a majority of 12,380. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,38032.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.6%38,423 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,825
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,726 | 56.5% | −8.5 | |
| Labour | 9,346 | 24.3% | −10.7 | |
| Liberal | 7,351 | 19.1% | +19.1 | |
| Valid votes | 38,423 | |||
| Majority | 12,380 | 32.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Folkestone and Hythe at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,726 votes (56.5%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Folkestone and Hythe in 1959?
12,380 votes (32.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Folkestone and Hythe in 1959?
75.6% of the 50,825 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,423 votes).
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