1959 general election · London
Paddington North: 1959 general election result
Labour won Paddington North at the 1959 general election with a majority of 768. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7682.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.4%28,026 valid votes
- Electorate
- 40,952
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 14,397 | 51.4% | −2.0 | |
| Conservative | 13,629 | 48.6% | +2.0 | |
| Valid votes | 28,026 | |||
| Majority | 768 | 2.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Paddington North at the 1959 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 14,397 votes (51.4%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Paddington North in 1959?
768 votes (2.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Paddington North in 1959?
68.4% of the 40,952 registered electors cast a valid vote (28,026 votes).
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