1959 general election · Scotland
Glasgow Shettleston: 1959 general election result
Labour won Glasgow Shettleston at the 1959 general election with a majority of 8,173. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,17321.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.3%37,659 valid votes
- Electorate
- 49,987
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,916 | 60.9% | +3.0 | |
| Conservative | 14,743 | 39.2% | −3.0 | |
| Valid votes | 37,659 | |||
| Majority | 8,173 | 21.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Glasgow Shettleston at the 1959 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,916 votes (60.9%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Glasgow Shettleston in 1959?
8,173 votes (21.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Glasgow Shettleston in 1959?
75.3% of the 49,987 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,659 votes).
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