1959 general election · London
Kensington South: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Kensington South at the 1959 general election with a majority of 21,940. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 21,94061.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 61.7%35,797 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,023
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,606 | 74.3% | −8.2 | |
| Liberal | 4,666 | 13.0% | +13.0 | |
| Labour | 4,525 | 12.6% | −4.9 | |
| Valid votes | 35,797 | |||
| Majority | 21,940 | 61.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Kensington South at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,606 votes (74.3%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Kensington South in 1959?
21,940 votes (61.3% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Kensington South in 1959?
61.7% of the 58,023 registered electors cast a valid vote (35,797 votes).
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