1955 general election · South East
Dorking: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Dorking at the 1955 general election with a majority of 12,509. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,50934.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.9%36,393 valid votes
- Electorate
- 47,328
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,451 | 67.2% | |
| Labour | 11,942 | 32.8% | |
| Valid votes | 36,393 | ||
| Majority | 12,509 | 34.4% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Dorking at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,451 votes (67.2%).
What was the majority in Dorking in 1955?
12,509 votes (34.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Dorking in 1955?
76.9% of the 47,328 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,393 votes).
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