1959 general election · London
Cities of London and Westminster: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Cities of London and Westminster at the 1959 general election with a majority of 17,188. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 17,18840.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 61.3%42,199 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,896
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,489 | 65.1% | −5.1 | |
| Labour | 10,301 | 24.4% | −5.4 | |
| Liberal | 4,409 | 10.5% | +10.5 | |
| Valid votes | 42,199 | |||
| Majority | 17,188 | 40.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Cities of London and Westminster at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,489 votes (65.1%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Cities of London and Westminster in 1959?
17,188 votes (40.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Cities of London and Westminster in 1959?
61.3% of the 68,896 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,199 votes).
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