1955 general election · Northern Ireland
Down South: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Down South at the 1955 general election with a majority of 18,297. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 18,29731.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.9%57,545 valid votes
- Electorate
- 77,832
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 37,921 | 65.9% | |
| Others | 19,624 | 34.1% | |
| Valid votes | 57,545 | ||
| Majority | 18,297 | 31.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Down South at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 37,921 votes (65.9%).
What was the majority in Down South in 1955?
18,297 votes (31.8% of valid votes) over the Others.
What was the turnout in Down South in 1955?
73.9% of the 77,832 registered electors cast a valid vote (57,545 votes).
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