1959 general election · South East
Tonbridge: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Tonbridge at the 1959 general election with a majority of 10,506. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,50619.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.5%52,868 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,320
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 31,687 | 59.9% | −0.5 | |
| Labour | 21,181 | 40.1% | +0.5 | |
| Valid votes | 52,868 | |||
| Majority | 10,506 | 19.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Tonbridge at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 31,687 votes (59.9%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Tonbridge in 1959?
10,506 votes (19.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Tonbridge in 1959?
78.5% of the 67,320 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,868 votes).
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