1955 general election · East Midlands
Carlton: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Carlton at the 1955 general election with a majority of 6,857. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,85714.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.0%48,185 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,479
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,521 | 57.1% | |
| Labour | 20,664 | 42.9% | |
| Valid votes | 48,185 | ||
| Majority | 6,857 | 14.2% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Carlton at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,521 votes (57.1%).
What was the majority in Carlton in 1955?
6,857 votes (14.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Carlton in 1955?
81.0% of the 59,479 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,185 votes).
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