Swansea West: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Swansea West at the 1959 general election with a majority of 403 (Con gain from Lab). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4030.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.1%47,683 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,045
- Result
- Con gain from Lab
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,043 | 50.4% | +1.6 | |
| Labour | 23,640 | 49.6% | −1.6 | |
| Valid votes | 47,683 | |||
| Majority | 403 | 0.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Swansea West at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,043 votes (50.4%). Result: Con gain from Lab.
What was the majority in Swansea West in 1959?
403 votes (0.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Swansea West in 1959?
82.1% of the 58,045 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,683 votes).
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