1959 general election · South East
Rochester and Chatham: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Rochester and Chatham at the 1959 general election with a majority of 1,023 (Con gain from Lab). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,0232.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.8%51,997 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,386
- Result
- Con gain from Lab
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,510 | 51.0% | +3.4 | |
| Labour | 25,487 | 49.0% | −3.4 | |
| Valid votes | 51,997 | |||
| Majority | 1,023 | 2.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Rochester and Chatham at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,510 votes (51.0%). Result: Con gain from Lab.
What was the majority in Rochester and Chatham in 1959?
1,023 votes (2.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Rochester and Chatham in 1959?
80.8% of the 64,386 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,997 votes).
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