1962 Labour Party deputy leadership election explained

Election Name:1962 Labour Party deputy leadership election
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1961 Labour Party deputy leadership election
Previous Year:1961
Next Election:1970 Labour Party deputy leadership election
Next Year:1970
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Candidate1:George Brown
Popular Vote1:133
Percentage1:56.4%
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Candidate2:Harold Wilson
Popular Vote2:103
Percentage2:43.6%
Deputy Leader
Before Election:George Brown
After Election:George Brown

The 1962 Labour Party deputy leadership election took place on 8 November 1962, after sitting deputy leader George Brown was challenged by Harold Wilson.

Candidates

Results

Only ballot: 8 November 1962
CandidateVotes%
George Brown13356.4
Harold Wilson10343.6
George Brown re-elected

References