1955 general election · South West
Cheltenham: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Cheltenham at the 1955 general election with a majority of 7,621. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,62118.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.4%40,897 valid votes
- Electorate
- 51,491
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,259 | 59.3% | |
| Labour | 16,638 | 40.7% | |
| Valid votes | 40,897 | ||
| Majority | 7,621 | 18.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Cheltenham at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,259 votes (59.3%).
What was the majority in Cheltenham in 1955?
7,621 votes (18.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Cheltenham in 1955?
79.4% of the 51,491 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,897 votes).
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