1959 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Leeds West: 1959 general election result
Labour won Leeds West at the 1959 general election with a majority of 4,593. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 4,5939.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.3%47,163 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,269
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,878 | 54.9% | +2.1 | |
| Conservative | 21,285 | 45.1% | +5.8 | |
| Valid votes | 47,163 | |||
| Majority | 4,593 | 9.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Leeds West at the 1959 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,878 votes (54.9%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Leeds West in 1959?
4,593 votes (9.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Leeds West in 1959?
78.3% of the 60,269 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,163 votes).
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