1959 general election · Scotland
Stirling and Falkirk: 1959 general election result
Labour won Stirling and Falkirk at the 1959 general election with a majority of 2,626. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,6265.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.1%45,203 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,759
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,423 | 49.6% | +1.5 | |
| Conservative | 19,797 | 43.8% | −1.3 | |
| Scottish National Party | 2,983 | 6.6% | −0.1 | |
| Valid votes | 45,203 | |||
| Majority | 2,626 | 5.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Stirling and Falkirk at the 1959 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,423 votes (49.6%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Stirling and Falkirk in 1959?
2,626 votes (5.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Stirling and Falkirk in 1959?
81.1% of the 55,759 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,203 votes).
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