1959 general election · North West
Knutsford: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Knutsford at the 1959 general election with a majority of 19,153. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 19,15344.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.8%43,332 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,999
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,270 | 62.9% | −12.3 | |
| Liberal | 8,117 | 18.7% | +18.7 | |
| Labour | 7,945 | 18.3% | −6.5 | |
| Valid votes | 43,332 | |||
| Majority | 19,153 | 44.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Knutsford at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,270 votes (62.9%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Knutsford in 1959?
19,153 votes (44.2% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Knutsford in 1959?
81.8% of the 52,999 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,332 votes).
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