1955 general election · North West
City of Chester: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won City of Chester at the 1955 general election with a majority of 11,002. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 11,00225.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.9%43,953 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,452
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,905 | 56.7% | |
| Labour | 13,903 | 31.6% | |
| Liberal | 5,145 | 11.7% | |
| Valid votes | 43,953 | ||
| Majority | 11,002 | 25.0% | |
Questions and answers
Who won City of Chester at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,905 votes (56.7%).
What was the majority in City of Chester in 1955?
11,002 votes (25.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in City of Chester in 1955?
77.9% of the 56,452 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,953 votes).
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