1955 general election · South East
Abingdon: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Abingdon at the 1955 general election with a majority of 8,634. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,63418.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.1%46,862 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,487
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,613 | 54.7% | |
| Labour | 16,979 | 36.2% | |
| Liberal | 4,270 | 9.1% | |
| Valid votes | 46,862 | ||
| Majority | 8,634 | 18.4% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Abingdon at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,613 votes (54.7%).
What was the majority in Abingdon in 1955?
8,634 votes (18.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Abingdon in 1955?
80.1% of the 58,487 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,862 votes).
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