1959 general election · London
Willesden East: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Willesden East at the 1959 general election with a majority of 2,210 (Con gain from Lab). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,2105.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.4%43,208 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,865
- Result
- Con gain from Lab
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,709 | 52.6% | +3.3 | |
| Labour | 20,499 | 47.4% | −3.3 | |
| Valid votes | 43,208 | |||
| Majority | 2,210 | 5.1% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Willesden East at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,709 votes (52.6%). Result: Con gain from Lab.
What was the majority in Willesden East in 1959?
2,210 votes (5.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Willesden East in 1959?
73.4% of the 58,865 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,208 votes).
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