1955 general election · London
Chelsea: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Chelsea at the 1955 general election with a majority of 15,052. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 15,05246.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 65.5%32,144 valid votes
- Electorate
- 49,049
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,598 | 73.4% | |
| Labour | 8,546 | 26.6% | |
| Valid votes | 32,144 | ||
| Majority | 15,052 | 46.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Chelsea at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,598 votes (73.4%).
What was the majority in Chelsea in 1955?
15,052 votes (46.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Chelsea in 1955?
65.5% of the 49,049 registered electors cast a valid vote (32,144 votes).
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