1959 general election · London
Wimbledon: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Wimbledon at the 1959 general election with a majority of 10,860. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,86033.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.4%32,216 valid votes
- Electorate
- 42,151
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,538 | 66.9% | +1.3 | |
| Labour | 10,678 | 33.2% | −1.3 | |
| Valid votes | 32,216 | |||
| Majority | 10,860 | 33.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Wimbledon at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,538 votes (66.9%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Wimbledon in 1959?
10,860 votes (33.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Wimbledon in 1959?
76.4% of the 42,151 registered electors cast a valid vote (32,216 votes).
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