1959 general election · South West
South Dorset: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won South Dorset at the 1959 general election with a majority of 6,693. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,69315.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.8%44,294 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,196
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,050 | 49.8% | −0.9 | |
| Labour | 15,357 | 34.7% | −3.6 | |
| Liberal | 6,887 | 15.6% | +4.6 | |
| Valid votes | 44,294 | |||
| Majority | 6,693 | 15.1% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won South Dorset at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,050 votes (49.8%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in South Dorset in 1959?
6,693 votes (15.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in South Dorset in 1959?
78.8% of the 56,196 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,294 votes).
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