1959 general election · London
Edmonton: 1959 general election result
Labour won Edmonton at the 1959 general election with a majority of 461. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 4610.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.9%51,455 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,837
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,958 | 50.5% | −6.1 | |
| Conservative | 25,497 | 49.6% | +6.1 | |
| Valid votes | 51,455 | |||
| Majority | 461 | 0.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Edmonton at the 1959 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,958 votes (50.5%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Edmonton in 1959?
461 votes (0.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Edmonton in 1959?
75.9% of the 67,837 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,455 votes).
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