1955 general election · East of England
East Hertfordshire: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won East Hertfordshire at the 1955 general election with a majority of 6,518. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,51813.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.1%47,354 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,857
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,936 | 56.9% | |
| Labour | 20,418 | 43.1% | |
| Valid votes | 47,354 | ||
| Majority | 6,518 | 13.8% | |
Questions and answers
Who won East Hertfordshire at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,936 votes (56.9%).
What was the majority in East Hertfordshire in 1955?
6,518 votes (13.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in East Hertfordshire in 1955?
79.1% of the 59,857 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,354 votes).
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