1955 general election · London
Battersea South: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Battersea South at the 1955 general election with a majority of 679. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6792.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.6%31,628 valid votes
- Electorate
- 39,239
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 15,044 | 47.6% | |
| Labour | 14,365 | 45.4% | |
| Liberal | 2,219 | 7.0% | |
| Valid votes | 31,628 | ||
| Majority | 679 | 2.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Battersea South at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 15,044 votes (47.6%).
What was the majority in Battersea South in 1955?
679 votes (2.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Battersea South in 1955?
80.6% of the 39,239 registered electors cast a valid vote (31,628 votes).
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