1959 general election · South West
South Gloucestershire: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won South Gloucestershire at the 1959 general election with a majority of 4,601. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,6019.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.7%47,735 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,026
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,168 | 54.8% | +2.8 | |
| Labour | 21,567 | 45.2% | −2.8 | |
| Valid votes | 47,735 | |||
| Majority | 4,601 | 9.6% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won South Gloucestershire at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,168 votes (54.8%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in South Gloucestershire in 1959?
4,601 votes (9.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in South Gloucestershire in 1959?
83.7% of the 57,026 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,735 votes).
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