1955 general election · South East
East Grinstead: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won East Grinstead at the 1955 general election with a majority of 16,700. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 16,70036.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.1%46,234 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,567
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,450 | 61.5% | |
| Labour | 11,750 | 25.4% | |
| Liberal | 6,034 | 13.1% | |
| Valid votes | 46,234 | ||
| Majority | 16,700 | 36.1% | |
Questions and answers
Who won East Grinstead at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 28,450 votes (61.5%).
What was the majority in East Grinstead in 1955?
16,700 votes (36.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in East Grinstead in 1955?
75.1% of the 61,567 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,234 votes).
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