1959 general election · North West
South Fylde: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won South Fylde at the 1959 general election with a majority of 24,467. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 24,46749.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.8%49,509 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,310
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 36,988 | 74.7% | −0.7 | |
| Labour | 12,521 | 25.3% | +0.7 | |
| Valid votes | 49,509 | |||
| Majority | 24,467 | 49.4% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won South Fylde at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 36,988 votes (74.7%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in South Fylde in 1959?
24,467 votes (49.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in South Fylde in 1959?
75.8% of the 65,310 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,509 votes).
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