1959 general election · North West
Middleton and Prestwick: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Middleton and Prestwick at the 1959 general election with a majority of 10,168. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,16819.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.0%52,664 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,855
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 31,416 | 59.7% | −1.8 | |
| Labour | 21,248 | 40.4% | +1.8 | |
| Valid votes | 52,664 | |||
| Majority | 10,168 | 19.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Middleton and Prestwick at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 31,416 votes (59.7%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Middleton and Prestwick in 1959?
10,168 votes (19.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Middleton and Prestwick in 1959?
80.0% of the 65,855 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,664 votes).
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