1959 general election · Scotland
Glasgow Central: 1959 general election result
Labour won Glasgow Central at the 1959 general election with a majority of 7,206. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7,20629.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 67.4%24,630 valid votes
- Electorate
- 36,540
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 15,918 | 64.6% | +2.8 | |
| Conservative | 8,712 | 35.4% | −2.8 | |
| Valid votes | 24,630 | |||
| Majority | 7,206 | 29.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Glasgow Central at the 1959 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 15,918 votes (64.6%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Glasgow Central in 1959?
7,206 votes (29.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Glasgow Central in 1959?
67.4% of the 36,540 registered electors cast a valid vote (24,630 votes).
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