1959 general election · North East
Newcastle-upon-Tyne North: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Newcastle-upon-Tyne North at the 1959 general election with a majority of 11,272. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 11,27229.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.1%37,904 valid votes
- Electorate
- 47,930
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,588 | 64.9% | +1.0 | |
| Labour | 13,316 | 35.1% | −1.0 | |
| Valid votes | 37,904 | |||
| Majority | 11,272 | 29.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Newcastle-upon-Tyne North at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,588 votes (64.9%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Newcastle-upon-Tyne North in 1959?
11,272 votes (29.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Newcastle-upon-Tyne North in 1959?
79.1% of the 47,930 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,904 votes).
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