1955 general election · South East
Bournemouth East and Christchurch: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Bournemouth East and Christchurch at the 1955 general election with a majority of 18,498. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 18,49842.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.5%43,867 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,092
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,757 | 65.6% | |
| Labour | 10,259 | 23.4% | |
| Liberal | 4,851 | 11.1% | |
| Valid votes | 43,867 | ||
| Majority | 18,498 | 42.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Bournemouth East and Christchurch at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 28,757 votes (65.6%).
What was the majority in Bournemouth East and Christchurch in 1955?
18,498 votes (42.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Bournemouth East and Christchurch in 1955?
75.5% of the 58,092 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,867 votes).
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