1955 general election · South West
Bodmin: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Bodmin at the 1955 general election with a majority of 7,659. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,65921.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.5%36,361 valid votes
- Electorate
- 45,715
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 17,858 | 49.1% | |
| Liberal | 10,199 | 28.1% | |
| Labour | 8,304 | 22.8% | |
| Valid votes | 36,361 | ||
| Majority | 7,659 | 21.1% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Bodmin at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 17,858 votes (49.1%).
What was the majority in Bodmin in 1955?
7,659 votes (21.1% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Bodmin in 1955?
79.5% of the 45,715 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,361 votes).
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