1959 general election · North West
Penrith and the Borders: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Penrith and the Borders at the 1959 general election with a majority of 14,209. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 14,20935.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.1%40,495 valid votes
- Electorate
- 51,190
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,551 | 58.2% | +0.6 | |
| Labour | 9,342 | 23.1% | +0.1 | |
| Liberal | 7,602 | 18.8% | +0.2 | |
| Valid votes | 40,495 | |||
| Majority | 14,209 | 35.1% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Penrith and the Borders at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,551 votes (58.2%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Penrith and the Borders in 1959?
14,209 votes (35.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Penrith and the Borders in 1959?
79.1% of the 51,190 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,495 votes).
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