1955 general election · South West
Devizes: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Devizes at the 1955 general election with a majority of 2,075. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,0755.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.6%38,559 valid votes
- Electorate
- 49,047
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,317 | 52.7% | |
| Labour | 18,242 | 47.3% | |
| Valid votes | 38,559 | ||
| Majority | 2,075 | 5.4% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Devizes at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,317 votes (52.7%).
What was the majority in Devizes in 1955?
2,075 votes (5.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Devizes in 1955?
78.6% of the 49,047 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,559 votes).
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