1955 general election · South East
Folkestone and Hythe: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Folkestone and Hythe at the 1955 general election with a majority of 11,002. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 11,00230.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.8%36,700 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,392
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,851 | 65.0% | |
| Labour | 12,849 | 35.0% | |
| Valid votes | 36,700 | ||
| Majority | 11,002 | 30.0% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Folkestone and Hythe at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,851 votes (65.0%).
What was the majority in Folkestone and Hythe in 1955?
11,002 votes (30.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Folkestone and Hythe in 1955?
72.8% of the 50,392 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,700 votes).
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