Pembroke: 1959 general election result
Labour won Pembroke at the 1959 general election with a majority of 5,322. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 5,32210.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.7%52,177 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,372
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,623 | 52.9% | +1.4 | |
| Conservative | 22,301 | 42.7% | +42.7 | |
| Plaid Cymru | 2,253 | 4.3% | +4.3 | |
| Valid votes | 52,177 | |||
| Majority | 5,322 | 10.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Pembroke at the 1959 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,623 votes (52.9%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Pembroke in 1959?
5,322 votes (10.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Pembroke in 1959?
83.7% of the 62,372 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,177 votes).
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