1955 general election · South East
Eastleigh: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Eastleigh at the 1955 general election with a majority of 545. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5451.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.5%39,885 valid votes
- Electorate
- 48,929
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,215 | 50.7% | |
| Labour | 19,670 | 49.3% | |
| Valid votes | 39,885 | ||
| Majority | 545 | 1.4% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Eastleigh at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,215 votes (50.7%).
What was the majority in Eastleigh in 1955?
545 votes (1.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Eastleigh in 1955?
81.5% of the 48,929 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,885 votes).
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