1959 general election · Scotland
Orkney and Zetland: 1959 general election result
The Liberals won Orkney and Zetland at the 1959 general election with a majority of 8,612. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LiberalLiberal
- Majority
- 8,61245.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.3%18,861 valid votes
- Electorate
- 26,435
- Result
- Lib hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Won | 12,099 | 64.2% | +0.4 | |
| Conservative | 3,487 | 18.5% | −1.9 | |
| Labour | 3,275 | 17.4% | +1.6 | |
| Valid votes | 18,861 | |||
| Majority | 8,612 | 45.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Orkney and Zetland at the 1959 general election?
The Liberal candidate won with 12,099 votes (64.2%). Result: Lib hold.
What was the majority in Orkney and Zetland in 1959?
8,612 votes (45.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Orkney and Zetland in 1959?
71.3% of the 26,435 registered electors cast a valid vote (18,861 votes).
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