1955 general election · West Midlands
Burton: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Burton at the 1955 general election with a majority of 2,973. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,9736.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.8%46,065 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,025
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,519 | 53.2% | |
| Labour | 21,546 | 46.8% | |
| Valid votes | 46,065 | ||
| Majority | 2,973 | 6.5% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Burton at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,519 votes (53.2%).
What was the majority in Burton in 1955?
2,973 votes (6.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Burton in 1955?
80.8% of the 57,025 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,065 votes).
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