1955 general election · North West
Carlisle: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Carlisle at the 1955 general election with a majority of 370. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3700.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.3%39,772 valid votes
- Electorate
- 48,324
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,071 | 50.5% | |
| Labour | 19,701 | 49.5% | |
| Valid votes | 39,772 | ||
| Majority | 370 | 0.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Carlisle at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,071 votes (50.5%).
What was the majority in Carlisle in 1955?
370 votes (0.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Carlisle in 1955?
82.3% of the 48,324 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,772 votes).
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