1959 general election · East Midlands
Nottingham South: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Nottingham South at the 1959 general election with a majority of 7,372. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,37214.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.2%51,842 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,459
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 29,607 | 57.1% | +0.2 | |
| Labour | 22,235 | 42.9% | −0.2 | |
| Valid votes | 51,842 | |||
| Majority | 7,372 | 14.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Nottingham South at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 29,607 votes (57.1%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Nottingham South in 1959?
7,372 votes (14.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Nottingham South in 1959?
79.2% of the 65,459 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,842 votes).
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