1955 general election · South East
Canterbury: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Canterbury at the 1955 general election with a majority of 14,295. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 14,29533.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.7%43,183 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,431
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,739 | 66.6% | |
| Labour | 14,444 | 33.5% | |
| Valid votes | 43,183 | ||
| Majority | 14,295 | 33.1% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Canterbury at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 28,739 votes (66.6%).
What was the majority in Canterbury in 1955?
14,295 votes (33.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Canterbury in 1955?
72.7% of the 59,431 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,183 votes).
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