1955 general election · East Midlands
Grantham: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Grantham at the 1955 general election with a majority of 2,375. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,3755.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.8%47,625 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,546
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,188 | 50.8% | |
| Labour | 21,813 | 45.8% | |
| Liberal | 1,624 | 3.4% | |
| Valid votes | 47,625 | ||
| Majority | 2,375 | 5.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Grantham at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,188 votes (50.8%).
What was the majority in Grantham in 1955?
2,375 votes (5.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Grantham in 1955?
82.8% of the 57,546 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,625 votes).
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