1959 general election · North West
Southport: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Southport at the 1959 general election with a majority of 15,613. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 15,61332.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.8%48,002 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,466
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,905 | 56.1% | −14.2 | |
| Liberal | 11,292 | 23.5% | +23.5 | |
| Labour | 9,805 | 20.4% | −9.3 | |
| Valid votes | 48,002 | |||
| Majority | 15,613 | 32.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Southport at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,905 votes (56.1%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Southport in 1959?
15,613 votes (32.5% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Southport in 1959?
76.8% of the 62,466 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,002 votes).
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