1959 general election · Scotland
Glasgow Hillhead: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Glasgow Hillhead at the 1959 general election with a majority of 10,777. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,77736.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.1%29,411 valid votes
- Electorate
- 38,154
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,094 | 68.3% | +0.8 | |
| Labour | 9,317 | 31.7% | −0.8 | |
| Valid votes | 29,411 | |||
| Majority | 10,777 | 36.6% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Glasgow Hillhead at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,094 votes (68.3%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Glasgow Hillhead in 1959?
10,777 votes (36.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Glasgow Hillhead in 1959?
77.1% of the 38,154 registered electors cast a valid vote (29,411 votes).
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