1959 general election · West Midlands
Stoke on Trent South: 1959 general election result
Labour won Stoke on Trent South at the 1959 general election with a majority of 9,260. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 9,26018.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.2%49,896 valid votes
- Electorate
- 63,777
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 29,578 | 59.3% | −4.3 | |
| Conservative | 20,318 | 40.7% | +4.3 | |
| Valid votes | 49,896 | |||
| Majority | 9,260 | 18.6% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Stoke on Trent South at the 1959 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 29,578 votes (59.3%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Stoke on Trent South in 1959?
9,260 votes (18.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Stoke on Trent South in 1959?
78.2% of the 63,777 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,896 votes).
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