1955 general election · North West
Blackpool South: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Blackpool South at the 1955 general election with a majority of 12,225. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,22532.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 67.7%37,321 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,100
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,773 | 66.4% | |
| Labour | 12,548 | 33.6% | |
| Valid votes | 37,321 | ||
| Majority | 12,225 | 32.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Blackpool South at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,773 votes (66.4%).
What was the majority in Blackpool South in 1955?
12,225 votes (32.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Blackpool South in 1955?
67.7% of the 55,100 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,321 votes).
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