1959 general election · London
Croydon South: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Croydon South at the 1959 general election with a majority of 8,215. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,21516.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.1%50,353 valid votes
- Electorate
- 63,636
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 29,284 | 58.2% | +1.2 | |
| Labour | 21,069 | 41.8% | −1.2 | |
| Valid votes | 50,353 | |||
| Majority | 8,215 | 16.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Croydon South at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 29,284 votes (58.2%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Croydon South in 1959?
8,215 votes (16.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Croydon South in 1959?
79.1% of the 63,636 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,353 votes).
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