1959 general election · North East
Sunderland South: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Sunderland South at the 1959 general election with a majority of 990. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9901.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.4%54,660 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,014
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,825 | 50.9% | −1.0 | |
| Labour | 26,835 | 49.1% | +1.0 | |
| Valid votes | 54,660 | |||
| Majority | 990 | 1.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Sunderland South at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,825 votes (50.9%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Sunderland South in 1959?
990 votes (1.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Sunderland South in 1959?
80.4% of the 68,014 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,660 votes).
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