1959 general election · East Midlands
West Derbyshire: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won West Derbyshire at the 1959 general election with a majority of 8,109. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,10922.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.9%35,959 valid votes
- Electorate
- 43,881
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,034 | 61.3% | +1.7 | |
| Labour | 13,925 | 38.7% | −1.7 | |
| Valid votes | 35,959 | |||
| Majority | 8,109 | 22.6% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won West Derbyshire at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,034 votes (61.3%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in West Derbyshire in 1959?
8,109 votes (22.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in West Derbyshire in 1959?
81.9% of the 43,881 registered electors cast a valid vote (35,959 votes).
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