1955 general election · East of England
Bedford: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Bedford at the 1955 general election with a majority of 4,941. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,94111.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.8%44,525 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,439
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,733 | 55.6% | |
| Labour | 19,792 | 44.5% | |
| Valid votes | 44,525 | ||
| Majority | 4,941 | 11.1% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Bedford at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,733 votes (55.6%).
What was the majority in Bedford in 1955?
4,941 votes (11.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Bedford in 1955?
81.8% of the 54,439 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,525 votes).
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