1959 general election · South East
Portsmouth West: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Portsmouth West at the 1959 general election with a majority of 6,266. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,26615.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.9%40,934 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,206
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,600 | 57.7% | +3.5 | |
| Labour | 17,334 | 42.4% | −3.5 | |
| Valid votes | 40,934 | |||
| Majority | 6,266 | 15.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Portsmouth West at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,600 votes (57.7%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Portsmouth West in 1959?
6,266 votes (15.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Portsmouth West in 1959?
76.9% of the 53,206 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,934 votes).
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