1959 General Election
East Ham North
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Percent | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour | Prentice, Reginald Ernest | 16,001 | 56.8% | -2.3% | |
| Conservative | Bangay, John Henry Samuel | 12,175 | 43.2% | +2.3% | |
| Majority | 3,826 | 13.6% | -4.6% | Turnout | 28,176 | 79% | 4.1% | Swing | -2.3% | Note: These results are in comparison to the previous General Election, not the 30 May 1957 by-election |
