1955 general election · South East
Dover: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Dover at the 1955 general election with a majority of 3,018. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3,0185.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.8%51,614 valid votes
- Electorate
- 63,064
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,316 | 52.9% | |
| Labour | 24,298 | 47.1% | |
| Valid votes | 51,614 | ||
| Majority | 3,018 | 5.9% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Dover at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,316 votes (52.9%).
What was the majority in Dover in 1955?
3,018 votes (5.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Dover in 1955?
81.8% of the 63,064 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,614 votes).
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