1959 general election · London
Walthamstow East: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Walthamstow East at the 1959 general election with a majority of 2,901. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,9018.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.9%35,500 valid votes
- Electorate
- 43,892
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 16,622 | 46.8% | +0.6 | |
| Labour | 13,721 | 38.7% | −4.5 | |
| Liberal | 4,974 | 14.0% | +3.4 | |
| Others | 183 | 0.5% | +0.5 | |
| Valid votes | 35,500 | |||
| Majority | 2,901 | 8.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Walthamstow East at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 16,622 votes (46.8%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Walthamstow East in 1959?
2,901 votes (8.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Walthamstow East in 1959?
80.9% of the 43,892 registered electors cast a valid vote (35,500 votes).
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