1959 general election · West Midlands
Stoke on Trent North: 1959 general election result
Labour won Stoke on Trent North at the 1959 general election with a majority of 12,814. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 12,81427.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.6%45,858 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,336
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 29,336 | 64.0% | −2.9 | |
| Conservative | 16,522 | 36.0% | +2.9 | |
| Valid votes | 45,858 | |||
| Majority | 12,814 | 27.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Stoke on Trent North at the 1959 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 29,336 votes (64.0%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Stoke on Trent North in 1959?
12,814 votes (27.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Stoke on Trent North in 1959?
78.6% of the 58,336 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,858 votes).
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