1955 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Doncaster: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Doncaster at the 1955 general election with a majority of 1,660. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,6603.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.8%47,536 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,117
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,598 | 51.8% | |
| Labour | 22,938 | 48.3% | |
| Valid votes | 47,536 | ||
| Majority | 1,660 | 3.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Doncaster at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,598 votes (51.8%).
What was the majority in Doncaster in 1955?
1,660 votes (3.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Doncaster in 1955?
81.8% of the 58,117 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,536 votes).
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