1959 general election · North West
Wallasey: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Wallasey at the 1959 general election with a majority of 15,066. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 15,06626.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.2%56,068 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,660
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 35,567 | 63.4% | 0 | |
| Labour | 20,501 | 36.6% | 0 | |
| Valid votes | 56,068 | |||
| Majority | 15,066 | 26.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Wallasey at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 35,567 votes (63.4%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Wallasey in 1959?
15,066 votes (26.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Wallasey in 1959?
77.2% of the 72,660 registered electors cast a valid vote (56,068 votes).
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