1955 general election · South West
Chippenham: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Chippenham at the 1955 general election with a majority of 6,695. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,69516.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.0%40,207 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,278
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,847 | 51.9% | |
| Labour | 14,152 | 35.2% | |
| Liberal | 5,208 | 13.0% | |
| Valid votes | 40,207 | ||
| Majority | 6,695 | 16.7% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Chippenham at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,847 votes (51.9%).
What was the majority in Chippenham in 1955?
6,695 votes (16.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Chippenham in 1955?
80.0% of the 50,278 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,207 votes).
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