Montgomery: 1959 general election result
The Liberals won Montgomery at the 1959 general election with a majority of 2,794. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LiberalLiberal
- Majority
- 2,79410.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.8%26,096 valid votes
- Electorate
- 31,152
- Result
- Lib hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Won | 10,970 | 42.0% | −26.0 | |
| Conservative | 8,176 | 31.3% | +31.3 | |
| Labour | 6,950 | 26.6% | −5.3 | |
| Valid votes | 26,096 | |||
| Majority | 2,794 | 10.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Montgomery at the 1959 general election?
The Liberal candidate won with 10,970 votes (42.0%). Result: Lib hold.
What was the majority in Montgomery in 1959?
2,794 votes (10.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Montgomery in 1959?
83.8% of the 31,152 registered electors cast a valid vote (26,096 votes).
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