1959 general election · London
Walthamstow West: 1959 general election result
Labour won Walthamstow West at the 1959 general election with a majority of 8,108. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,10827.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.1%29,081 valid votes
- Electorate
- 38,226
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 15,980 | 55.0% | −10.8 | |
| Conservative | 7,872 | 27.1% | −7.2 | |
| Liberal | 5,229 | 18.0% | +18.0 | |
| Valid votes | 29,081 | |||
| Majority | 8,108 | 27.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Walthamstow West at the 1959 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 15,980 votes (55.0%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Walthamstow West in 1959?
8,108 votes (27.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Walthamstow West in 1959?
76.1% of the 38,226 registered electors cast a valid vote (29,081 votes).
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