1955 general election · Northern Ireland
Down North: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Down North at the 1955 general election with a majority of 48,678. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 48,67893.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 61.1%51,952 valid votes
- Electorate
- 84,968
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 50,315 | 96.9% | |
| Others | 1,637 | 3.2% | |
| Valid votes | 51,952 | ||
| Majority | 48,678 | 93.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Down North at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 50,315 votes (96.9%).
What was the majority in Down North in 1955?
48,678 votes (93.7% of valid votes) over the Others.
What was the turnout in Down North in 1955?
61.1% of the 84,968 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,952 votes).
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