1955 general election · East of England
Chelmsford: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Chelmsford at the 1955 general election with a majority of 5,149. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,14911.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.8%45,751 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,920
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,450 | 55.6% | |
| Labour | 20,301 | 44.4% | |
| Valid votes | 45,751 | ||
| Majority | 5,149 | 11.3% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Chelmsford at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,450 votes (55.6%).
What was the majority in Chelmsford in 1955?
5,149 votes (11.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Chelmsford in 1955?
81.8% of the 55,920 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,751 votes).
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