1959 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Leeds North West: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Leeds North West at the 1959 general election with a majority of 16,702. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 16,70231.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.6%53,718 valid votes
- Electorate
- 69,243
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 35,210 | 65.6% | −0.3 | |
| Labour | 18,508 | 34.5% | +0.3 | |
| Valid votes | 53,718 | |||
| Majority | 16,702 | 31.1% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Leeds North West at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 35,210 votes (65.6%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Leeds North West in 1959?
16,702 votes (31.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Leeds North West in 1959?
77.6% of the 69,243 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,718 votes).
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