1959 general election · South West
Torquay: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Torquay at the 1959 general election with a majority of 17,743. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 17,74334.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.9%51,996 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,608
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 29,527 | 56.8% | −3.6 | |
| Labour | 11,784 | 22.7% | −2.8 | |
| Liberal | 10,685 | 20.6% | +6.3 | |
| Valid votes | 51,996 | |||
| Majority | 17,743 | 34.1% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Torquay at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 29,527 votes (56.8%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Torquay in 1959?
17,743 votes (34.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Torquay in 1959?
76.9% of the 67,608 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,996 votes).
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