1959 general election · East Midlands
South East Derbyshire: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won South East Derbyshire at the 1959 general election with a majority of 12 (Con gain from Lab). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 120.02% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 85.1%55,716 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,457
- Result
- Con gain from Lab
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,374 | 45.5% | −2.9 | |
| Labour | 25,362 | 45.5% | −6.1 | |
| Liberal | 4,980 | 8.9% | +8.9 | |
| Valid votes | 55,716 | |||
| Majority | 12 | 0.02% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won South East Derbyshire at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,374 votes (45.5%). Result: Con gain from Lab.
What was the majority in South East Derbyshire in 1959?
12 votes (0.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in South East Derbyshire in 1959?
85.1% of the 65,457 registered electors cast a valid vote (55,716 votes).
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