1955 general election · South East
Brighton Kemptown: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Brighton Kemptown at the 1955 general election with a majority of 5,257. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,25712.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.0%41,027 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,622
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,142 | 56.4% | |
| Labour | 17,885 | 43.6% | |
| Valid votes | 41,027 | ||
| Majority | 5,257 | 12.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Brighton Kemptown at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,142 votes (56.4%).
What was the majority in Brighton Kemptown in 1955?
5,257 votes (12.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Brighton Kemptown in 1955?
70.0% of the 58,622 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,027 votes).
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