1959 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Sheffield Brightside: 1959 general election result
Labour won Sheffield Brightside at the 1959 general election with a majority of 16,033. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 16,03338.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.5%41,944 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,090
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 28,302 | 67.5% | +0.6 | |
| Conservative | 12,269 | 29.3% | −0.4 | |
| Others | 1,373 | 3.3% | −0.3 | |
| Valid votes | 41,944 | |||
| Majority | 16,033 | 38.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Sheffield Brightside at the 1959 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 28,302 votes (67.5%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Sheffield Brightside in 1959?
16,033 votes (38.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Sheffield Brightside in 1959?
73.5% of the 57,090 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,944 votes).
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