1955 general election · South West
Bristol South: 1955 general election result
Labour won Bristol South at the 1955 general election with a majority of 10,976. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 10,97628.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.7%38,932 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,142
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,954 | 64.1% | |
| Conservative | 13,978 | 35.9% | |
| Valid votes | 38,932 | ||
| Majority | 10,976 | 28.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Bristol South at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,954 votes (64.1%).
What was the majority in Bristol South in 1955?
10,976 votes (28.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Bristol South in 1955?
74.7% of the 52,142 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,932 votes).
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