1959 general election · South East
Portsmouth South: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Portsmouth South at the 1959 general election with a majority of 15,913. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 15,91339.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.3%39,871 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,121
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,892 | 70.0% | +2.7 | |
| Labour | 11,979 | 30.0% | −2.7 | |
| Valid votes | 39,871 | |||
| Majority | 15,913 | 39.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Portsmouth South at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,892 votes (70.0%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Portsmouth South in 1959?
15,913 votes (39.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Portsmouth South in 1959?
72.3% of the 55,121 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,871 votes).
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