1959 general election · West Midlands
Wolverhampton South West: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Wolverhampton South West at the 1959 general election with a majority of 11,167. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 11,16727.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.4%40,225 valid votes
- Electorate
- 51,293
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,696 | 63.9% | +3.9 | |
| Labour | 14,529 | 36.1% | −3.9 | |
| Valid votes | 40,225 | |||
| Majority | 11,167 | 27.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Wolverhampton South West at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,696 votes (63.9%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Wolverhampton South West in 1959?
11,167 votes (27.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Wolverhampton South West in 1959?
78.4% of the 51,293 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,225 votes).
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