1959 general election · South West
Torrington: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Torrington at the 1959 general election with a majority of 2,265. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,2656.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 86.2%37,934 valid votes
- Electorate
- 44,029
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 17,283 | 45.6% | −19.5 | |
| Liberal | 15,018 | 39.6% | +39.6 | |
| Labour | 5,633 | 14.9% | −20.1 | |
| Valid votes | 37,934 | |||
| Majority | 2,265 | 6.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Torrington at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 17,283 votes (45.6%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Torrington in 1959?
2,265 votes (6.0% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Torrington in 1959?
86.2% of the 44,029 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,934 votes).
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