1959 general election · North East
Newcastle-upon-Tyne Central: 1959 general election result
Labour won Newcastle-upon-Tyne Central at the 1959 general election with a majority of 11,566. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,56631.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.2%36,536 valid votes
- Electorate
- 49,929
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,051 | 65.8% | −0.8 | |
| Conservative | 12,485 | 34.2% | +0.8 | |
| Valid votes | 36,536 | |||
| Majority | 11,566 | 31.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Newcastle-upon-Tyne Central at the 1959 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,051 votes (65.8%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Newcastle-upon-Tyne Central in 1959?
11,566 votes (31.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Newcastle-upon-Tyne Central in 1959?
73.2% of the 49,929 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,536 votes).
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