1955 general election · South East
Basingstoke: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Basingstoke at the 1955 general election with a majority of 6,290. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,29014.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.6%43,656 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,025
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,973 | 57.2% | |
| Labour | 18,683 | 42.8% | |
| Valid votes | 43,656 | ||
| Majority | 6,290 | 14.4% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Basingstoke at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,973 votes (57.2%).
What was the majority in Basingstoke in 1955?
6,290 votes (14.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Basingstoke in 1955?
76.6% of the 57,025 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,656 votes).
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