1959 general election · North West
Morecambe and Lonsdale: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Morecambe and Lonsdale at the 1959 general election with a majority of 15,975. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 15,97535.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.2%44,481 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,654
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 30,228 | 68.0% | −3.3 | |
| Labour | 14,253 | 32.0% | +3.3 | |
| Valid votes | 44,481 | |||
| Majority | 15,975 | 35.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Morecambe and Lonsdale at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 30,228 votes (68.0%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Morecambe and Lonsdale in 1959?
15,975 votes (35.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Morecambe and Lonsdale in 1959?
77.2% of the 57,654 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,481 votes).
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