1955 general election · Northern Ireland
Belfast South: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Belfast South at the 1955 general election with a majority of 25,884. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 25,88460.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 65.7%42,579 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,844
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 33,392 | 78.4% | |
| Labour | 7,508 | 17.6% | |
| Others | 1,679 | 3.9% | |
| Valid votes | 42,579 | ||
| Majority | 25,884 | 60.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Belfast South at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 33,392 votes (78.4%).
What was the majority in Belfast South in 1955?
25,884 votes (60.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Belfast South in 1955?
65.7% of the 64,844 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,579 votes).
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