1955 general election · South East
Ashford: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Ashford at the 1955 general election with a majority of 8,307. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,30720.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.1%39,677 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,821
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,992 | 60.5% | |
| Labour | 15,685 | 39.5% | |
| Valid votes | 39,677 | ||
| Majority | 8,307 | 20.9% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Ashford at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,992 votes (60.5%).
What was the majority in Ashford in 1955?
8,307 votes (20.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Ashford in 1955?
78.1% of the 50,821 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,677 votes).
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