1955 general election · South East
Bournemouth West: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Bournemouth West at the 1955 general election with a majority of 16,784. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 16,78435.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.7%47,078 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,651
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 31,931 | 67.8% | |
| Labour | 15,147 | 32.2% | |
| Valid votes | 47,078 | ||
| Majority | 16,784 | 35.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Bournemouth West at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 31,931 votes (67.8%).
What was the majority in Bournemouth West in 1955?
16,784 votes (35.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Bournemouth West in 1955?
71.7% of the 65,651 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,078 votes).
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