1959 general election · Scotland
West Renfrewshire: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won West Renfrewshire at the 1959 general election with a majority of 2,753. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,7537.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.6%39,165 valid votes
- Electorate
- 47,395
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,959 | 53.5% | −1.7 | |
| Labour | 18,206 | 46.5% | +1.7 | |
| Valid votes | 39,165 | |||
| Majority | 2,753 | 7.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won West Renfrewshire at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,959 votes (53.5%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in West Renfrewshire in 1959?
2,753 votes (7.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in West Renfrewshire in 1959?
82.6% of the 47,395 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,165 votes).
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