1959 general election · Scotland
Glasgow Provan: 1959 general election result
Labour won Glasgow Provan at the 1959 general election with a majority of 4,367. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 4,36711.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.8%38,849 valid votes
- Electorate
- 49,284
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,608 | 55.6% | +5.3 | |
| Conservative | 17,241 | 44.4% | −5.3 | |
| Valid votes | 38,849 | |||
| Majority | 4,367 | 11.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Glasgow Provan at the 1959 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,608 votes (55.6%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Glasgow Provan in 1959?
4,367 votes (11.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Glasgow Provan in 1959?
78.8% of the 49,284 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,849 votes).
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