1959 general election · East of England
Southend West: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Southend West at the 1959 general election with a majority of 17,035. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 17,03535.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.7%47,408 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,999
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,612 | 58.2% | −6.0 | |
| Liberal | 10,577 | 22.3% | +7.3 | |
| Labour | 9,219 | 19.5% | −1.4 | |
| Valid votes | 47,408 | |||
| Majority | 17,035 | 35.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Southend West at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,612 votes (58.2%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Southend West in 1959?
17,035 votes (35.9% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Southend West in 1959?
77.7% of the 60,999 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,408 votes).
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