1955 general election · South East
Gosport and Fareham: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Gosport and Fareham at the 1955 general election with a majority of 12,486. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,48625.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.2%49,350 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,475
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 30,918 | 62.7% | |
| Labour | 18,432 | 37.4% | |
| Valid votes | 49,350 | ||
| Majority | 12,486 | 25.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Gosport and Fareham at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 30,918 votes (62.7%).
What was the majority in Gosport and Fareham in 1955?
12,486 votes (25.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Gosport and Fareham in 1955?
74.2% of the 66,475 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,350 votes).
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