1955 general election · South West
Bridgwater: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Bridgwater at the 1955 general election with a majority of 7,717. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,71718.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.0%42,057 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,920
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,887 | 59.2% | |
| Labour | 17,170 | 40.8% | |
| Valid votes | 42,057 | ||
| Majority | 7,717 | 18.4% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Bridgwater at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,887 votes (59.2%).
What was the majority in Bridgwater in 1955?
7,717 votes (18.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Bridgwater in 1955?
78.0% of the 53,920 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,057 votes).
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