1959 general election · South West
North Dorset: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won North Dorset at the 1959 general election with a majority of 8,651. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,65122.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.0%38,407 valid votes
- Electorate
- 46,844
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,255 | 52.7% | +0.6 | |
| Liberal | 11,604 | 30.2% | −2.2 | |
| Labour | 6,548 | 17.1% | +1.5 | |
| Valid votes | 38,407 | |||
| Majority | 8,651 | 22.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won North Dorset at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,255 votes (52.7%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in North Dorset in 1959?
8,651 votes (22.5% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in North Dorset in 1959?
82.0% of the 46,844 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,407 votes).
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