1959 general election · West Midlands
Meriden: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Meriden at the 1959 general election with a majority of 263 (Con gain from Lab). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2630.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 84.4%52,733 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,449
- Result
- Con gain from Lab
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,498 | 50.3% | +1.5 | |
| Labour | 26,235 | 49.8% | −1.5 | |
| Valid votes | 52,733 | |||
| Majority | 263 | 0.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Meriden at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,498 votes (50.3%). Result: Con gain from Lab.
What was the majority in Meriden in 1959?
263 votes (0.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Meriden in 1959?
84.4% of the 62,449 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,733 votes).
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