1959 general election · London
Kingston upon Thames: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Kingston upon Thames at the 1959 general election with a majority of 16,241. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 16,24134.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.9%47,057 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,403
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 31,649 | 67.3% | +1.4 | |
| Labour | 15,408 | 32.7% | −1.4 | |
| Valid votes | 47,057 | |||
| Majority | 16,241 | 34.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Kingston upon Thames at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 31,649 votes (67.3%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Kingston upon Thames in 1959?
16,241 votes (34.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Kingston upon Thames in 1959?
77.9% of the 60,403 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,057 votes).
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