1959 general election · Scotland
West Lothian: 1959 general election result
Labour won West Lothian at the 1959 general election with a majority of 9,371. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 9,37120.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.9%45,537 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,457
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,454 | 60.3% | +0.6 | |
| Conservative | 18,083 | 39.7% | −0.6 | |
| Valid votes | 45,537 | |||
| Majority | 9,371 | 20.6% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won West Lothian at the 1959 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,454 votes (60.3%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in West Lothian in 1959?
9,371 votes (20.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in West Lothian in 1959?
77.9% of the 58,457 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,537 votes).
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