1959 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Kingston-upon-Hull West: 1959 general election result
Labour won Kingston-upon-Hull West at the 1959 general election with a majority of 2,435. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,4355.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.6%48,457 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,100
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,446 | 52.5% | −3.5 | |
| Conservative | 23,011 | 47.5% | +3.5 | |
| Valid votes | 48,457 | |||
| Majority | 2,435 | 5.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Kingston-upon-Hull West at the 1959 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,446 votes (52.5%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Kingston-upon-Hull West in 1959?
2,435 votes (5.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Kingston-upon-Hull West in 1959?
75.6% of the 64,100 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,457 votes).
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