1959 general election · South East
Gosport and Fareham: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Gosport and Fareham at the 1959 general election with a majority of 16,154. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 16,15429.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.7%55,462 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,284
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 35,808 | 64.6% | +1.9 | |
| Labour | 19,654 | 35.4% | −1.9 | |
| Valid votes | 55,462 | |||
| Majority | 16,154 | 29.1% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Gosport and Fareham at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 35,808 votes (64.6%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Gosport and Fareham in 1959?
16,154 votes (29.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Gosport and Fareham in 1959?
75.7% of the 73,284 registered electors cast a valid vote (55,462 votes).
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