1959 general election · East Midlands
Nottingham West: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Nottingham West at the 1959 general election with a majority of 164 (Con gain from Lab). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1640.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.5%43,940 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,582
- Result
- Con gain from Lab
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,052 | 50.2% | +4.3 | |
| Labour | 21,888 | 49.8% | −4.3 | |
| Valid votes | 43,940 | |||
| Majority | 164 | 0.4% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Nottingham West at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,052 votes (50.2%). Result: Con gain from Lab.
What was the majority in Nottingham West in 1959?
164 votes (0.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Nottingham West in 1959?
80.5% of the 54,582 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,940 votes).
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