1959 general election · West Midlands
Lichfield and Tamworth: 1959 general election result
Labour won Lichfield and Tamworth at the 1959 general election with a majority of 1,550. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 1,5503.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.9%41,132 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,240
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,341 | 51.9% | −2.1 | |
| Conservative | 19,791 | 48.1% | +2.1 | |
| Valid votes | 41,132 | |||
| Majority | 1,550 | 3.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Lichfield and Tamworth at the 1959 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,341 votes (51.9%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Lichfield and Tamworth in 1959?
1,550 votes (3.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Lichfield and Tamworth in 1959?
81.9% of the 50,240 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,132 votes).
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