1959 general election · London
Holborn and St Pancras: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Holborn and St Pancras at the 1959 general election with a majority of 656 (Con gain from Lab). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6562.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.0%33,474 valid votes
- Electorate
- 48,504
- Result
- Con gain from Lab
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 17,065 | 51.0% | +4.1 | |
| Labour | 16,409 | 49.0% | −0.6 | |
| Valid votes | 33,474 | |||
| Majority | 656 | 2.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Holborn and St Pancras at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 17,065 votes (51.0%). Result: Con gain from Lab.
What was the majority in Holborn and St Pancras in 1959?
656 votes (2.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Holborn and St Pancras in 1959?
69.0% of the 48,504 registered electors cast a valid vote (33,474 votes).
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