1955 general election · East Midlands
Gainsborough: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Gainsborough at the 1955 general election with a majority of 4,469. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,46911.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.8%38,683 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,399
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,576 | 55.8% | |
| Labour | 17,107 | 44.2% | |
| Valid votes | 38,683 | ||
| Majority | 4,469 | 11.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Gainsborough at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,576 votes (55.8%).
What was the majority in Gainsborough in 1955?
4,469 votes (11.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Gainsborough in 1955?
76.8% of the 50,399 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,683 votes).
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