1959 general election · West Midlands
Rowley Regis and Tipton: 1959 general election result
Labour won Rowley Regis and Tipton at the 1959 general election with a majority of 9,977. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 9,97722.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.0%44,325 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,895
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,151 | 61.3% | −4.0 | |
| Conservative | 17,174 | 38.8% | +4.0 | |
| Valid votes | 44,325 | |||
| Majority | 9,977 | 22.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Rowley Regis and Tipton at the 1959 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,151 votes (61.3%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Rowley Regis and Tipton in 1959?
9,977 votes (22.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Rowley Regis and Tipton in 1959?
74.0% of the 59,895 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,325 votes).
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