Carmarthen: 1955 general election result
The Liberals won Carmarthen at the 1955 general election with a majority of 3,333. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LiberalLiberal
- Majority
- 3,3336.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 85.1%49,322 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,956
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Won | 24,410 | 49.5% | |
| Labour | 21,077 | 42.7% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 3,835 | 7.8% | |
| Valid votes | 49,322 | ||
| Majority | 3,333 | 6.8% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Carmarthen at the 1955 general election?
The Liberal candidate won with 24,410 votes (49.5%).
What was the majority in Carmarthen in 1955?
3,333 votes (6.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Carmarthen in 1955?
85.1% of the 57,956 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,322 votes).
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