Rhondda West: 1959 general election result
Labour won Rhondda West at the 1959 general election with a majority of 16,152. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 16,15255.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 85.2%29,350 valid votes
- Electorate
- 34,450
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,130 | 72.0% | −1.8 | |
| Plaid Cymru | 4,978 | 17.0% | +1.6 | |
| Conservative | 3,242 | 11.1% | +0.2 | |
| Valid votes | 29,350 | |||
| Majority | 16,152 | 55.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Rhondda West at the 1959 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,130 votes (72.0%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Rhondda West in 1959?
16,152 votes (55.0% of valid votes) over the Plaid Cymru.
What was the turnout in Rhondda West in 1959?
85.2% of the 34,450 registered electors cast a valid vote (29,350 votes).
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