1959 general election · North West
Warrington: 1959 general election result
Labour won Warrington at the 1959 general election with a majority of 5,099. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 5,09912.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.9%40,681 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,884
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,890 | 56.3% | −0.8 | |
| Conservative | 17,791 | 43.7% | +0.8 | |
| Valid votes | 40,681 | |||
| Majority | 5,099 | 12.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Warrington at the 1959 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,890 votes (56.3%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Warrington in 1959?
5,099 votes (12.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Warrington in 1959?
76.9% of the 52,884 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,681 votes).
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