1959 general election · London
West Ham South: 1959 general election result
Labour won West Ham South at the 1959 general election with a majority of 22,829. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 22,82961.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.1%37,225 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,341
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 28,017 | 75.3% | −7.8 | |
| Conservative | 5,188 | 13.9% | −3.0 | |
| Liberal | 4,020 | 10.8% | +10.8 | |
| Valid votes | 37,225 | |||
| Majority | 22,829 | 61.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won West Ham South at the 1959 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 28,017 votes (75.3%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in West Ham South in 1959?
22,829 votes (61.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in West Ham South in 1959?
71.1% of the 52,341 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,225 votes).
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