1959 general election · Scotland
Perth and East Perthshire: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Perth and East Perthshire at the 1959 general election with a majority of 14,580. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 14,58035.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.6%41,635 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,064
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,217 | 58.2% | +1.5 | |
| Scottish National Party | 9,637 | 23.2% | +0.4 | |
| Labour | 7,781 | 18.7% | −1.8 | |
| Valid votes | 41,635 | |||
| Majority | 14,580 | 35.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Perth and East Perthshire at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,217 votes (58.2%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Perth and East Perthshire in 1959?
14,580 votes (35.0% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in Perth and East Perthshire in 1959?
75.6% of the 55,064 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,635 votes).
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