1955 general election · South West
Bath: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Bath at the 1955 general election with a majority of 6,843. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,84314.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.5%47,146 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,175
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,489 | 51.9% | |
| Labour | 17,646 | 37.4% | |
| Liberal | 5,011 | 10.6% | |
| Valid votes | 47,146 | ||
| Majority | 6,843 | 14.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Bath at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,489 votes (51.9%).
What was the majority in Bath in 1955?
6,843 votes (14.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Bath in 1955?
82.5% of the 57,175 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,146 votes).
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