1959 general election · North West
Stockport North: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Stockport North at the 1959 general election with a majority of 3,222. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3,2227.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.1%43,752 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,287
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,487 | 53.7% | −1.7 | |
| Labour | 20,265 | 46.3% | +1.7 | |
| Valid votes | 43,752 | |||
| Majority | 3,222 | 7.4% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Stockport North at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,487 votes (53.7%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Stockport North in 1959?
3,222 votes (7.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Stockport North in 1959?
82.1% of the 53,287 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,752 votes).
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