1955 general election · East of England
Bury St Edmunds: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Bury St Edmunds at the 1955 general election with a majority of 4,570. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,57010.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.3%44,494 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,854
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,532 | 55.1% | |
| Labour | 19,962 | 44.9% | |
| Valid votes | 44,494 | ||
| Majority | 4,570 | 10.3% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Bury St Edmunds at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,532 votes (55.1%).
What was the majority in Bury St Edmunds in 1955?
4,570 votes (10.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Bury St Edmunds in 1955?
78.3% of the 56,854 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,494 votes).
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