1959 general election · London
Croydon North East: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Croydon North East at the 1959 general election with a majority of 8,905. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,90519.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.3%45,894 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,174
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,345 | 53.1% | −2.0 | |
| Labour | 15,440 | 33.6% | −2.8 | |
| Liberal | 6,109 | 13.3% | +4.8 | |
| Valid votes | 45,894 | |||
| Majority | 8,905 | 19.4% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Croydon North East at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,345 votes (53.1%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Croydon North East in 1959?
8,905 votes (19.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Croydon North East in 1959?
80.3% of the 57,174 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,894 votes).
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