1955 general election · South West
Bristol West: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Bristol West at the 1955 general election with a majority of 22,001. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 22,00150.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.6%43,533 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,359
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 32,767 | 75.3% | |
| Labour | 10,766 | 24.7% | |
| Valid votes | 43,533 | ||
| Majority | 22,001 | 50.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Bristol West at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 32,767 votes (75.3%).
What was the majority in Bristol West in 1955?
22,001 votes (50.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Bristol West in 1955?
74.6% of the 58,359 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,533 votes).
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