1959 general election · Scotland
Glasgow Pollok: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Glasgow Pollok at the 1959 general election with a majority of 7,266. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,26617.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.9%41,410 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,472
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,338 | 58.8% | −2.5 | |
| Labour | 17,072 | 41.2% | +2.5 | |
| Valid votes | 41,410 | |||
| Majority | 7,266 | 17.6% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Glasgow Pollok at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,338 votes (58.8%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Glasgow Pollok in 1959?
7,266 votes (17.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Glasgow Pollok in 1959?
78.9% of the 52,472 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,410 votes).
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