1955 general election · Northern Ireland
Armagh: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Armagh at the 1955 general election with a majority of 17,254. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 17,25428.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.7%59,980 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,492
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 38,617 | 64.4% | |
| Others | 21,363 | 35.6% | |
| Valid votes | 59,980 | ||
| Majority | 17,254 | 28.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Armagh at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 38,617 votes (64.4%).
What was the majority in Armagh in 1955?
17,254 votes (28.8% of valid votes) over the Others.
What was the turnout in Armagh in 1955?
82.7% of the 72,492 registered electors cast a valid vote (59,980 votes).
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