1955 general election · East of England
Colchester: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Colchester at the 1955 general election with a majority of 4,898. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,89811.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.5%44,694 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,527
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,796 | 55.5% | |
| Labour | 19,898 | 44.5% | |
| Valid votes | 44,694 | ||
| Majority | 4,898 | 11.0% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Colchester at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,796 votes (55.5%).
What was the majority in Colchester in 1955?
4,898 votes (11.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Colchester in 1955?
80.5% of the 55,527 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,694 votes).
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