1959 general election · East of England
King'S Lynn: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won King'S Lynn at the 1959 general election with a majority of 1,765. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,7654.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.8%41,577 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,125
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,671 | 52.1% | +0.5 | |
| Labour | 19,906 | 47.9% | −0.5 | |
| Valid votes | 41,577 | |||
| Majority | 1,765 | 4.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won King'S Lynn at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,671 votes (52.1%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in King'S Lynn in 1959?
1,765 votes (4.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in King'S Lynn in 1959?
79.8% of the 52,125 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,577 votes).
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