Chigwell — UK General Election Results
Chigwell was won by Conservative at the 1970 general election, with a majority of 8,482 votes over Labour. This page covers every general election in Chigwell from 1955 to 1970.
Full Election History, 1955–1970
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | John Alec Biggs-Davison (Conservative) | 19,503 | 52.5% | Douglas Clark (Labour) | 1,875 (5.1 pts) | 79.7% |
| 1959 | John Alec Biggs-Davison (Conservative) | 23,422 | 56.7% | Anthony Shannon Harman (Labour) | 5,562 (13.5 pts) | 82.2% |
| 1964 | John Alec Biggs-Davison (Conservative) | 20,699 | 47.3% | Eric Moonman (Labour) | 3,721 (8.5 pts) | 81.9% |
| 1966 | John Biggs-Davison (Conservative) | 20,906 | 47.2% | Eric Deakins (Labour) | 2,568 (5.8 pts) | 81.3% |
| 1970 | John Biggs-Davison (Conservative) | 26,454 | 59.6% | William James Sheaff (Labour) | 8,482 (19.1 pts) | 72.9% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1955
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Alec Biggs-Davison | Conservative | 19,503 | 52.5% | Yes |
| Douglas Clark | Labour | 17,628 | 47.5% | No |
1959
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Alec Biggs-Davison | Conservative | 23,422 | 56.7% | Yes |
| Anthony Shannon Harman | Labour | 17,860 | 43.3% | No |
1964
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Alec Biggs-Davison | Conservative | 20,699 | 47.3% | Yes |
| Eric Moonman | Labour | 16,978 | 38.8% | No |
| Gudrun CZ Collis | Liberal | 6,058 | 13.9% | No |
1966
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Biggs-Davison | Conservative | 20,906 | 47.2% | Yes |
| Eric Deakins | Labour | 18,338 | 41.4% | No |
| Gudrun Collis | Liberal | 5,007 | 11.3% | No |
1970
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Biggs-Davison | Conservative | 26,454 | 59.6% | Yes |
| William James Sheaff | Labour | 17,972 | 40.5% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Chigwell has been contested at 5 general elections on record since 1955. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Conservative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Chigwell in the 1970 general election?
Conservative won Chigwell in 1970 with 26,454 votes (59.6%), a majority of 8,482 votes over Labour in second place.
Which parties have won Chigwell since 1955?
Since 1955, Chigwell has been won by: Conservative.
What was the closest result in Chigwell?
The closest result on record for Chigwell was 1955, when Conservative beat Labour by just 1,875 votes (5.1 percentage points).