1955 general election · Northern Ireland
Belfast West: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Belfast West at the 1955 general election with a majority of 9,694. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9,69416.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.7%58,688 valid votes
- Electorate
- 78,589
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 34,191 | 58.3% | |
| Others | 24,497 | 41.7% | |
| Valid votes | 58,688 | ||
| Majority | 9,694 | 16.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Belfast West at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 34,191 votes (58.3%).
What was the majority in Belfast West in 1955?
9,694 votes (16.5% of valid votes) over the Others.
What was the turnout in Belfast West in 1955?
74.7% of the 78,589 registered electors cast a valid vote (58,688 votes).
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