1955 general election · South East
East Surrey: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won East Surrey at the 1955 general election with a majority of 24,709. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 24,70949.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.5%49,843 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,179
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 37,276 | 74.8% | |
| Labour | 12,567 | 25.2% | |
| Valid votes | 49,843 | ||
| Majority | 24,709 | 49.6% | |
Questions and answers
Who won East Surrey at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 37,276 votes (74.8%).
What was the majority in East Surrey in 1955?
24,709 votes (49.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in East Surrey in 1955?
76.5% of the 65,179 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,843 votes).
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