1955 general election · North West
Altrincham and Sale: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Altrincham and Sale at the 1955 general election with a majority of 18,412. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 18,41237.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.0%49,196 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,525
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 30,586 | 62.2% | |
| Labour | 12,174 | 24.8% | |
| Liberal | 6,436 | 13.1% | |
| Valid votes | 49,196 | ||
| Majority | 18,412 | 37.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Altrincham and Sale at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 30,586 votes (62.2%).
What was the majority in Altrincham and Sale in 1955?
18,412 votes (37.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Altrincham and Sale in 1955?
80.0% of the 61,525 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,196 votes).
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