1959 general election · South East
Portsmouth Langston: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Portsmouth Langston at the 1959 general election with a majority of 18,281. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 18,28130.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.3%59,387 valid votes
- Electorate
- 79,885
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 38,834 | 65.4% | +1.2 | |
| Labour | 20,553 | 34.6% | −1.2 | |
| Valid votes | 59,387 | |||
| Majority | 18,281 | 30.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Portsmouth Langston at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 38,834 votes (65.4%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Portsmouth Langston in 1959?
18,281 votes (30.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Portsmouth Langston in 1959?
74.3% of the 79,885 registered electors cast a valid vote (59,387 votes).
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