1959 general election · North West
Liverpool Wavertree: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Liverpool Wavertree at the 1959 general election with a majority of 16,232. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 16,23238.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.8%42,177 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,679
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,624 | 63.1% | −6.1 | |
| Labour | 10,392 | 24.6% | −6.2 | |
| Liberal | 5,161 | 12.2% | +12.2 | |
| Valid votes | 42,177 | |||
| Majority | 16,232 | 38.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Liverpool Wavertree at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,624 votes (63.1%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Liverpool Wavertree in 1959?
16,232 votes (38.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Liverpool Wavertree in 1959?
75.8% of the 55,679 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,177 votes).
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