1959 general election · South West
North Devon: 1959 general election result
The Liberals won North Devon at the 1959 general election with a majority of 362 (Lib gain from Con). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LiberalLiberal
- Majority
- 3621.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 84.8%36,867 valid votes
- Electorate
- 43,486
- Result
- Lib gain from Con
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Won | 15,831 | 42.9% | +10.5 | |
| Conservative | 15,469 | 42.0% | −5.2 | |
| Labour | 5,567 | 15.1% | −5.3 | |
| Valid votes | 36,867 | |||
| Majority | 362 | 1.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won North Devon at the 1959 general election?
The Liberal candidate won with 15,831 votes (42.9%). Result: Lib gain from Con.
What was the majority in North Devon in 1959?
362 votes (1.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in North Devon in 1959?
84.8% of the 43,486 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,867 votes).
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